ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5012 and Valspar 1002-1B, ΔE 8.51 apart
Dunn-Edwards Vivid Violet (DE5012) and Valspar Rose Dust (1002-1B) measure a delta-E of 8.51 apart. Rose Dust is 4.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Rose Dust holds more color, chroma 46.7 against 41, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Vivid Violet depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 17.6 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Vivid Violet and Valspar Rose Dust are delta-E 8.51 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Vivid Violet and Valspar Rose Dust is delta-E 8.51.
Valspar Rose Dust is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Vivid Violet by 4.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Rose Dust carries more color than Dunn-Edwards Vivid Violet - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Vivid Violet | Rose Dust | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Valspar |
| Code | DE5012 | 1002-1B |
| Hex | #AE5883 | #C86190 |
| Light reflectance | 17.6 | 22.0 |
| Undertone | pink | pink |
| Chroma | 41.0 | 46.7 |
| Hue angle | 348.8° | 352.0° |
| Color family | pink | pink |