Tofu vs Betsy's Linen

Dunn-Edwards DE5238 and Valspar 7005-16, ΔE 2.54 apart

Dunn-Edwards Tofu DE5238 on a wall, hex #FFF5E4 — Tofu Dunn-Edwards DE5238

Valspar Betsy's Linen 7005-16 on a wall, hex #F8F4E5 — Betsy's Linen Valspar 7005-16

Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 2.54Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

Dunn-Edwards Tofu (DE5238) and Valspar Betsy's Linen (7005-16) measure a delta-E of 2.54 apart. Tofu is 2.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 9.4 and 7.8. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Betsy's Linen depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 90.0 rather than matching by name.

Is Dunn-Edwards Tofu the same color as Valspar Betsy's Linen?

Not quite, but close - Dunn-Edwards Tofu and Valspar Betsy's Linen are delta-E 2.54 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

What is the delta-E between Dunn-Edwards Tofu and Valspar Betsy's Linen?

The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Tofu and Valspar Betsy's Linen is delta-E 2.54.

Which is lighter, Dunn-Edwards Tofu or Valspar Betsy's Linen?

Dunn-Edwards Tofu is lighter than Valspar Betsy's Linen by 2.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 2.54 Tofu and Betsy's Linen

LIGHTESTTofu LRV 92.2

DARKESTBetsy's Linen LRV 90.0

SPREAD2.2LRV points

Side by side

measured values

	Tofu	Betsy's Linen
Brand	Dunn-Edwards	Valspar
Code	DE5238	7005-16
Hex	#FFF5E4	#F8F4E5
Light reflectance	92.2	90.0
Undertone	yellow undertone	yellow undertone
Chroma	9.4	7.8
Hue angle	86.6°	98.9°
Color family	tan	white

Each on its own

full detail

Tofu Dunn-Edwards DE5238 Betsy's Linen Valspar 7005-16