ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5005 and Valspar 1001-1A, ΔE 5.85 apart
Dunn-Edwards Brandywine (DE5005) and Valspar Cosmic Pink (1001-1A) measure a delta-E of 5.85 apart. Cosmic Pink is 3.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Cosmic Pink holds more color, chroma 48.4 against 44.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Brandywine depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 19.8 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Brandywine and Valspar Cosmic Pink are delta-E 5.85 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 Valspar Cosmic Pink is delta-E 5.85.
Valspar Cosmic Pink is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Brandywine by 3.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Cosmic Pink carries more color than Dunn-Edwards Brandywine - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Brandywine | Cosmic Pink | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Valspar |
| Code | DE5005 | 1001-1A |
| Hex | #B35E97 | #C564A0 |
| Light reflectance | 19.8 | 23.0 |
| Undertone | purple | purple |
| Chroma | 44.8 | 48.4 |
| Hue angle | 339.3° | 342.1° |
| Color family | pink | pink |