ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 2071-30 and Dunn-Edwards DEA142, ΔE 1.42 apart
Benjamin Moore Mystical Grape (2071-30) and Dunn-Edwards Violet Majesty (DEA142) measure a delta-E of 1.42 apart. Mystical Grape is 2.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 37.6 and 36.6. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Violet Majesty depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 9.1 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Mystical Grape and Dunn-Edwards Violet Majesty are delta-E 1.42 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Mystical Grape and Dunn-Edwards Violet Majesty is delta-E 1.42.
Benjamin Moore Mystical Grape is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Violet Majesty by 2.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Mystical Grape | Violet Majesty | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Dunn-Edwards |
| Code | 2071-30 | DEA142 |
| Hex | #664B86 | #644982 |
| Light reflectance | 11.9 | 9.1 |
| Undertone | violet | violet |
| Chroma | 37.6 | 36.6 |
| Hue angle | 309.9° | 310.4° |
| Color family | purple | purple |