ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5997 and Valspar 4001-10A, ΔE 5.54 apart
Dunn-Edwards Favorite Lavender (DE5997) and Valspar Plink (4001-10A) measure a delta-E of 5.54 apart. Favorite Lavender is 1.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Favorite Lavender holds more color, chroma 31.2 against 25.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Plink depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 44.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Favorite Lavender and Valspar Plink are delta-E 5.54 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Favorite Lavender and Valspar Plink is delta-E 5.54.
Dunn-Edwards Favorite Lavender is lighter than Valspar Plink by 1.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dunn-Edwards Favorite Lavender carries more color than Valspar Plink - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Favorite Lavender | Plink | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Valspar |
| Code | DE5997 | 4001-10A |
| Hex | #D3A5D6 | #CAA6CF |
| Light reflectance | 45.6 | 44.0 |
| Undertone | purple | purple |
| Chroma | 31.2 | 25.8 |
| Hue angle | 323.9° | 322.0° |
| Color family | pink | pink |