ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5278 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6663, ΔE 3.83 apart
Dunn-Edwards Roasted Squash (DE5278) and Sherwin-Williams Saffron Thread (SW 6663) measure a delta-E of 3.83 apart. Roasted Squash is 4.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 52.3 and 52.6. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Saffron Thread depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 39.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Roasted Squash and Sherwin-Williams Saffron Thread are delta-E 3.83 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Roasted Squash and Sherwin-Williams Saffron Thread is delta-E 3.83.
Dunn-Edwards Roasted Squash is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Saffron Thread by 4.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Roasted Squash | Saffron Thread | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | DE5278 | SW 6663 |
| Hex | #E6A255 | #DF984E |
| Light reflectance | 43.3 | 39.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 52.3 | 52.6 |
| Hue angle | 70.3° | 68.1° |
| Color family | orange | orange |