ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5963 and PPG 1247-6, ΔE 5.81 apart
Dunn-Edwards Smashed Grape (DE5963) and PPG Purple Rhapsody (1247-6) measure a delta-E of 5.81 apart. Purple Rhapsody is 1.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Purple Rhapsody holds more color, chroma 31 against 26.5, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Smashed Grape depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 20.4 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Smashed Grape and PPG Purple Rhapsody are delta-E 5.81 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Smashed Grape and PPG Purple Rhapsody is delta-E 5.81.
PPG Purple Rhapsody is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Smashed Grape by 1.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
PPG Purple Rhapsody carries more color than Dunn-Edwards Smashed Grape - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Smashed Grape | Purple Rhapsody | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | PPG |
| Code | DE5963 | 1247-6 |
| Hex | #8775A1 | #8278AD |
| Light reflectance | 20.4 | 22.0 |
| Undertone | violet | violet |
| Chroma | 26.5 | 31.0 |
| Hue angle | 307.3° | 300.1° |
| Color family | purple | blue |