ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5909 and Valspar 4004-10C, ΔE 4.46 apart
Dunn-Edwards Beaded Blue (DE5909) and Valspar Purple Frenzy (4004-10C) measure a delta-E of 4.46 apart. They sit within 1.4 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 38.6 and 38. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Beaded Blue depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 8.6 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Beaded Blue and Valspar Purple Frenzy are delta-E 4.46 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Beaded Blue and Valspar Purple Frenzy is delta-E 4.46.
Valspar Purple Frenzy is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Beaded Blue by 1.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Beaded Blue | Purple Frenzy | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Valspar |
| Code | DE5909 | 4004-10C |
| Hex | #494D8B | #4B5795 |
| Light reflectance | 8.6 | 10.0 |
| Undertone | violet | violet |
| Chroma | 38.6 | 38.0 |
| Hue angle | 294.4° | 290.4° |
| Color family | blue | blue |