ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE6006 and PPG 1251-7, ΔE 6.13 apart
Dunn-Edwards Plum Perfect (DE6006) and PPG Grape Juice (1251-7) measure a delta-E of 6.13 apart. Plum Perfect is 1.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Grape Juice holds more color, chroma 37.5 against 32.1, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Grape Juice depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 14.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Plum Perfect and PPG Grape Juice are delta-E 6.13 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Plum Perfect and PPG Grape Juice is delta-E 6.13.
Dunn-Edwards Plum Perfect is lighter than PPG Grape Juice by 1.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
PPG Grape Juice carries more color than Dunn-Edwards Plum Perfect - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Plum Perfect | Grape Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | PPG |
| Code | DE6006 | 1251-7 |
| Hex | #915D88 | #905284 |
| Light reflectance | 15.6 | 14.0 |
| Undertone | purple | purple |
| Chroma | 32.1 | 37.5 |
| Hue angle | 331.8° | 333.0° |
| Color family | pink | pink |