Comparison

Pink Lily vs Sweet Alyssum

Dunn-Edwards DE5008 and PPG 1252-4, ΔE 5.9 apart

Dunn-Edwards Pink Lily DE5008 on a wall, hex #F8D0E7
Pink Lily Dunn-Edwards DE5008
PPG Sweet Alyssum 1252-4 on a wall, hex #E7C2DE
Sweet Alyssum PPG 1252-4
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 5.9Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Dunn-Edwards Pink Lily (DE5008) and PPG Sweet Alyssum (1252-4) measure a delta-E of 5.9 apart. Pink Lily is 8.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 18.7 and 20. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Sweet Alyssum depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 62.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Dunn-Edwards Pink Lily and PPG Sweet Alyssum?

Dunn-Edwards Pink Lily and PPG Sweet Alyssum are delta-E 5.9 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Dunn-Edwards Pink Lily and PPG Sweet Alyssum?

The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Pink Lily and PPG Sweet Alyssum is delta-E 5.9.

Which is lighter, Dunn-Edwards Pink Lily or PPG Sweet Alyssum?

Dunn-Edwards Pink Lily is lighter than PPG Sweet Alyssum by 8.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 5.9 Pink Lily and Sweet Alyssum
LIGHTESTPink Lily LRV 70.8
DARKESTSweet Alyssum LRV 62.0
SPREAD8.8LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Pink Lily Sweet Alyssum
Brand Dunn-Edwards PPG
Code DE5008 1252-4
Hex #F8D0E7 #E7C2DE
Light reflectance 70.8 62.0
Undertone purple purple
Chroma 18.7 20.0
Hue angle 341.1° 333.1°
Color family pink pink

Each on its own

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