ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5124 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6615, ΔE 7.39 apart
Dunn-Edwards Southwestern Clay (DE5124) and Sherwin-Williams Peppery (SW 6615) measure a delta-E of 7.39 apart. Southwestern Clay is 6.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 47.1 and 48.7. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Peppery depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 16.9 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Southwestern Clay and Sherwin-Williams Peppery are delta-E 7.39 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Southwestern Clay and Sherwin-Williams Peppery is delta-E 7.39.
Dunn-Edwards Southwestern Clay is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Peppery by 6.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Southwestern Clay | Peppery | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | DE5124 | SW 6615 |
| Hex | #CC6758 | #B85444 |
| Light reflectance | 23.2 | 16.9 |
| Undertone | red | red |
| Chroma | 47.1 | 48.7 |
| Hue angle | 34.9° | 36.3° |
| Color family | red | red |