ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5993 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6832, ΔE 5.59 apart
Dunn-Edwards Palace Purple (DE5993) and Sherwin-Williams Impulsive Purple (SW 6832) measure a delta-E of 5.59 apart. They sit within 0.1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Palace Purple holds more color, chroma 35.3 against 30.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Palace Purple depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 8.6 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Palace Purple and Sherwin-Williams Impulsive Purple are delta-E 5.59 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Palace Purple and Sherwin-Williams Impulsive Purple is delta-E 5.59.
Dunn-Edwards Palace Purple carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Impulsive Purple - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Palace Purple | Impulsive Purple | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | DE5993 | SW 6832 |
| Hex | #68457A | #624977 |
| Light reflectance | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Undertone | violet | violet |
| Chroma | 35.3 | 30.2 |
| Hue angle | 316.3° | 312.3° |
| Color family | purple | purple |