ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DEA105 and PPG 1187-7, ΔE 4.55 apart
Dunn-Edwards Cherry Bomb (DEA105) and PPG Red Gumball (1187-7) measure a delta-E of 4.55 apart. Cherry Bomb is 1.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Cherry Bomb holds more color, chroma 55.9 against 52.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Red Gumball depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 12.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Cherry Bomb and PPG Red Gumball are delta-E 4.55 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Cherry Bomb and PPG Red Gumball is delta-E 4.55.
Dunn-Edwards Cherry Bomb is lighter than PPG Red Gumball by 1.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dunn-Edwards Cherry Bomb carries more color than PPG Red Gumball - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Cherry Bomb | Red Gumball | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | PPG |
| Code | DEA105 | 1187-7 |
| Hex | #B73D3F | #AC3A3E |
| Light reflectance | 13.8 | 12.0 |
| Undertone | red | red |
| Chroma | 55.9 | 52.3 |
| Hue angle | 28.1° | 26.6° |
| Color family | red | red |