ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE6234 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6163, ΔE 1.59 apart
Dunn-Edwards Serene Thought (DE6234) and Sherwin-Williams Grassland (SW 6163) measure a delta-E of 1.59 apart. Serene Thought is 2.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 10.8 and 11.4. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Grassland depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 50.1 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Dunn-Edwards Serene Thought and Sherwin-Williams Grassland are delta-E 1.59 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Serene Thought and Sherwin-Williams Grassland is delta-E 1.59.
Dunn-Edwards Serene Thought is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Grassland by 2.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Serene Thought | Grassland | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | DE6234 | SW 6163 |
| Hex | #C5C0AC | #C1BCA7 |
| Light reflectance | 52.5 | 50.1 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 10.8 | 11.4 |
| Hue angle | 99.0° | 99.3° |
| Color family | tan | tan |