ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DEC747 and Sherwin-Williams SW 7542, ΔE 3.57 apart
Dunn-Edwards Sahara (DEC747) and Sherwin-Williams Naturel (SW 7542) measure a delta-E of 3.57 apart. Sahara is 2.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Sahara holds more color, chroma 13.6 against 11, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Naturel depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 53.5 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Sahara and Sherwin-Williams Naturel are delta-E 3.57 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Sahara and Sherwin-Williams Naturel is delta-E 3.57.
Dunn-Edwards Sahara is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Naturel by 2.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Sahara | Naturel | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | DEC747 | SW 7542 |
| Hex | #D5C3AD | #CBC0AD |
| Light reflectance | 56.2 | 53.5 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 13.6 | 11.0 |
| Hue angle | 78.2° | 86.5° |
| Color family | tan | tan |