ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5497 and Dutch Boy DCP-0888, ΔE 7 apart
Dunn-Edwards Tapering Light (DE5497) and Dutch Boy Golden Weave (DCP-0888) measure a delta-E of 7 apart. Tapering Light is 14.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 10.9 and 12.1. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Golden Weave depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 73.7 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Tapering Light and Dutch Boy Golden Weave are delta-E 7 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Tapering Light and Dutch Boy Golden Weave is delta-E 7.
Dunn-Edwards Tapering Light is lighter than Dutch Boy Golden Weave by 14.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Tapering Light | Golden Weave | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Dutch Boy |
| Code | DE5497 | DCP-0888 |
| Hex | #F7F2DD | #E9DEC8 |
| Light reflectance | 88.5 | 73.7 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 10.9 | 12.1 |
| Hue angle | 99.6° | 89.3° |
| Color family | tan | tan |