ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DEC766 and Sherwin-Williams SW 7512, ΔE 0.69 apart
Dunn-Edwards Steveareno Beige (DEC766) and Sherwin-Williams Pavilion Beige (SW 7512) measure a delta-E of 0.69 apart. They sit within 0.4 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 11.1 and 11.3. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Steveareno Beige depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 47.6 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Dunn-Edwards Steveareno Beige and Sherwin-Williams Pavilion Beige are only delta-E 0.69 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Steveareno Beige and Sherwin-Williams Pavilion Beige is delta-E 0.69.
| Steveareno Beige | Pavilion Beige | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | DEC766 | SW 7512 |
| Hex | #C5B5A4 | #C5B6A4 |
| Light reflectance | 47.6 | 48.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 11.1 | 11.3 |
| Hue angle | 75.0° | 78.0° |
| Color family | tan | tan |