ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE6173 and Sherwin-Williams SW 7540, ΔE 4.64 apart
Dunn-Edwards Paper Sack (DE6173) and Sherwin-Williams Artisan Tan (SW 7540) measure a delta-E of 4.64 apart. Paper Sack is 3.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Paper Sack holds more color, chroma 22.6 against 20.1, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Artisan Tan depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 33.1 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Paper Sack and Sherwin-Williams Artisan Tan are delta-E 4.64 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Paper Sack and Sherwin-Williams Artisan Tan is delta-E 4.64.
Dunn-Edwards Paper Sack is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Artisan Tan by 3.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Paper Sack | Artisan Tan | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | DE6173 | SW 7540 |
| Hex | #B4A07A | #B09879 |
| Light reflectance | 36.3 | 33.1 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 22.6 | 20.1 |
| Hue angle | 86.1° | 78.0° |
| Color family | tan | tan |