ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DEC787 and PPG 1034-5, ΔE 3.46 apart
Dunn-Edwards Mythical Blue (DEC787) and PPG Aqua Smoke (1034-5) measure a delta-E of 3.46 apart. Mythical Blue is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 7.7 and 7. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Aqua Smoke depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 33.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Mythical Blue and PPG Aqua Smoke are delta-E 3.46 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Mythical Blue and PPG Aqua Smoke is delta-E 3.46.
Dunn-Edwards Mythical Blue is lighter than PPG Aqua Smoke by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Mythical Blue | Aqua Smoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | PPG |
| Code | DEC787 | 1034-5 |
| Hex | #93A8A7 | #8C9FA0 |
| Light reflectance | 37.0 | 33.0 |
| Undertone | teal undertone | teal undertone |
| Chroma | 7.7 | 7.0 |
| Hue angle | 194.7° | 203.4° |
| Color family | teal | teal |