ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5781 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6788, ΔE 3.81 apart
Dunn-Edwards Tropical Lagoon (DE5781) and Sherwin-Williams Capri (SW 6788) measure a delta-E of 3.81 apart. Capri is 2.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Capri holds more color, chroma 34.3 against 31.5, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Tropical Lagoon depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 25.8 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Tropical Lagoon and Sherwin-Williams Capri are delta-E 3.81 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Tropical Lagoon and Sherwin-Williams Capri is delta-E 3.81.
Sherwin-Williams Capri is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Tropical Lagoon by 2.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Tropical Lagoon | Capri | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | DE5781 | SW 6788 |
| Hex | #1E98AE | #01A0B8 |
| Light reflectance | 25.8 | 28.4 |
| Undertone | teal | teal |
| Chroma | 31.5 | 34.3 |
| Hue angle | 220.8° | 220.5° |
| Color family | teal | teal |