ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5985 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6831, ΔE 3.66 apart
Dunn-Edwards Plum Power (DE5985) and Sherwin-Williams Clematis (SW 6831) measure a delta-E of 3.66 apart. Clematis is 1.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 30.5 and 30.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Plum Power depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 14.4 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Plum Power and Sherwin-Williams Clematis are delta-E 3.66 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 Power and Sherwin-Williams Clematis is delta-E 3.66.
Sherwin-Williams Clematis is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Plum Power by 1.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Plum Power | Clematis | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | DE5985 | SW 6831 |
| Hex | #7E5E8D | #7E6596 |
| Light reflectance | 14.4 | 15.9 |
| Undertone | violet | violet |
| Chroma | 30.5 | 30.5 |
| Hue angle | 316.5° | 311.0° |
| Color family | purple | purple |