ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5391 and PPG 1211-7, ΔE 4.56 apart
Dunn-Edwards Sunflower (DE5391) and PPG Be Daring (1211-7) measure a delta-E of 4.56 apart. Be Daring is 3.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 69.3 and 70.7. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Sunflower depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 55.7 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Sunflower and PPG Be Daring are delta-E 4.56 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Sunflower and PPG Be Daring is delta-E 4.56.
PPG Be Daring is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Sunflower by 3.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Sunflower | Be Daring | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | PPG |
| Code | DE5391 | 1211-7 |
| Hex | #F0BE3A | #FFC943 |
| Light reflectance | 55.7 | 59.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 69.3 | 70.7 |
| Hue angle | 85.3° | 84.6° |
| Color family | orange | orange |