ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5960 and Vista Paint 1239, ΔE 1.55 apart
Dunn-Edwards Shimmering Sky (DE5960) and Vista Paint Plum's the Word (1239) measure a delta-E of 1.55 apart. Shimmering Sky is 1.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 12.7 and 13.9. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Plum's the Word depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 65.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Dunn-Edwards Shimmering Sky and Vista Paint Plum's the Word are delta-E 1.55 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Shimmering Sky and Vista Paint Plum's the Word is delta-E 1.55.
Dunn-Edwards Shimmering Sky is lighter than Vista Paint Plum's the Word by 1.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Shimmering Sky | Plum's the Word | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5960 | 1239 |
| Hex | #DBD1E8 | #DACEE7 |
| Light reflectance | 66.5 | 65.0 |
| Undertone | violet undertone | violet undertone |
| Chroma | 12.7 | 13.9 |
| Hue angle | 307.2° | 308.9° |
| Color family | purple | purple |