ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 1370 and Dunn-Edwards DE5017, ΔE 6.23 apart
Benjamin Moore Victorian Purple (1370) and Dunn-Edwards Exotic Lilac (DE5017) measure a delta-E of 6.23 apart. Exotic Lilac is 4.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Exotic Lilac holds more color, chroma 26.6 against 23.7, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Victorian Purple reads as a purple at hue angle 337.4 degrees, Exotic Lilac as a pink at 345.6. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Victorian Purple depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 34.7 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Victorian Purple and Dunn-Edwards Exotic Lilac are delta-E 6.23 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Victorian Purple and Dunn-Edwards Exotic Lilac is delta-E 6.23.
Dunn-Edwards Exotic Lilac is lighter than Benjamin Moore Victorian Purple by 4.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Victorian Purple | Exotic Lilac | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Dunn-Edwards |
| Code | 1370 | DE5017 |
| Hex | #BD90AE | #D198B5 |
| Light reflectance | 34.7 | 39.3 |
| Undertone | purple | pink |
| Chroma | 23.7 | 26.6 |
| Hue angle | 337.4° | 345.6° |
| Color family | pink | pink |