ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5005 and PPG 1252-7, ΔE 7.86 apart
Dunn-Edwards Brandywine (DE5005) and PPG Bermuda Onion (1252-7) measure a delta-E of 7.86 apart. Brandywine is 2.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Brandywine holds more color, chroma 44.8 against 39.5, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Bermuda Onion depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 17.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Brandywine and PPG Bermuda Onion are delta-E 7.86 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Brandywine and PPG Bermuda Onion is delta-E 7.86.
Dunn-Edwards Brandywine is lighter than PPG Bermuda Onion by 2.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dunn-Edwards Brandywine carries more color than PPG Bermuda Onion - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Brandywine | Bermuda Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | PPG |
| Code | DE5005 | 1252-7 |
| Hex | #B35E97 | #9D5A8F |
| Light reflectance | 19.8 | 17.0 |
| Undertone | purple | purple |
| Chroma | 44.8 | 39.5 |
| Hue angle | 339.3° | 333.6° |
| Color family | pink | pink |