ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DEA190 and PPG 1171-7, ΔE 0.85 apart
Dunn-Edwards Blue Suede Shoes (DEA190) and PPG Chinaberry (1171-7) measure a delta-E of 0.85 apart. They sit within 0.3 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 14.6 and 14.6. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Chinaberry depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 7.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Dunn-Edwards Blue Suede Shoes and PPG Chinaberry are only delta-E 0.85 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Blue Suede Shoes and PPG Chinaberry is delta-E 0.85.
| Blue Suede Shoes | Chinaberry | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | PPG |
| Code | DEA190 | 1171-7 |
| Hex | #484B62 | #464960 |
| Light reflectance | 7.3 | 7.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 14.6 | 14.6 |
| Hue angle | 288.2° | 288.2° |
| Color family | black | black |