ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE6136 and Sherwin-Williams SW 2828, ΔE 1.69 apart
Dunn-Edwards Terracotta Sand (DE6136) and Sherwin-Williams Colonial Revival Tan (SW 2828) measure a delta-E of 1.69 apart. Terracotta Sand is 2.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 20.1 and 19.6. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Colonial Revival Tan depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 49.5 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Dunn-Edwards Terracotta Sand and Sherwin-Williams Colonial Revival Tan are delta-E 1.69 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Terracotta Sand and Sherwin-Williams Colonial Revival Tan is delta-E 1.69.
Dunn-Edwards Terracotta Sand is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Colonial Revival Tan by 2.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Terracotta Sand | Colonial Revival Tan | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | DE6136 | SW 2828 |
| Hex | #D6BA9B | #D3B699 |
| Light reflectance | 51.8 | 49.5 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 20.1 | 19.6 |
| Hue angle | 74.6° | 72.0° |
| Color family | tan | tan |