Dunn-Edwards DE5384 and PPG 1210-7, ΔE 5.2 apart
Dunn-Edwards Spicy Mustard (DE5384) and PPG Curry Sauce (1210-7) measure a delta-E of 5.2 apart. Spicy Mustard is 1.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Curry Sauce holds more color, chroma 62.7 against 58, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Curry Sauce depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 38.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Spicy Mustard and PPG Curry Sauce are delta-E 5.2 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Spicy Mustard and PPG Curry Sauce is delta-E 5.2.
Dunn-Edwards Spicy Mustard is lighter than PPG Curry Sauce by 1.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
PPG Curry Sauce carries more color than Dunn-Edwards Spicy Mustard - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Spicy Mustard | Curry Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | PPG |
| Code | DE5384 | 1210-7 |
| Hex | #CFA33B | #D6A332 |
| Light reflectance | 39.8 | 38.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 58.0 | 62.7 |
| Hue angle | 84.3° | 82.3° |
| Color family | orange | orange |