ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5940 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6822, ΔE 6.47 apart
Dunn-Edwards Violet Gems (DE5940) and Sherwin-Williams Wisteria (SW 6822) measure a delta-E of 6.47 apart. Violet Gems is 7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Violet Gems holds more color, chroma 22 against 17.7, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Wisteria depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 48.3 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Violet Gems and Sherwin-Williams Wisteria are delta-E 6.47 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Violet Gems and Sherwin-Williams Wisteria is delta-E 6.47.
Dunn-Edwards Violet Gems is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Wisteria by 7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dunn-Edwards Violet Gems carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Wisteria - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Violet Gems | Wisteria | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | DE5940 | SW 6822 |
| Hex | #C4C0E9 | #BDB4D4 |
| Light reflectance | 55.3 | 48.3 |
| Undertone | violet | violet |
| Chroma | 22.0 | 17.7 |
| Hue angle | 295.6° | 302.1° |
| Color family | blue | blue |