ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5993 and Valspar 4002-10C, ΔE 6.08 apart
Dunn-Edwards Palace Purple (DE5993) and Valspar Sonic Plum (4002-10C) measure a delta-E of 6.08 apart. Sonic Plum is 2.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Sonic Plum holds more color, chroma 38.4 against 35.3, 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 Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 8.6 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Palace Purple and Valspar Sonic Plum are delta-E 6.08 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 Valspar Sonic Plum is delta-E 6.08.
Valspar Sonic Plum is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Palace Purple by 2.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Sonic Plum carries more color than Dunn-Edwards Palace Purple - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Palace Purple | Sonic Plum | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Valspar |
| Code | DE5993 | 4002-10C |
| Hex | #68457A | #77508B |
| Light reflectance | 8.6 | 11.0 |
| Undertone | violet | violet |
| Chroma | 35.3 | 38.4 |
| Hue angle | 316.3° | 316.3° |
| Color family | purple | purple |