ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE6031 and Sherwin-Williams SW 0062, ΔE 2.28 apart
Dunn-Edwards Wafting Gray (DE6031) and Sherwin-Williams Studio Mauve (SW 0062) measure a delta-E of 2.28 apart. Wafting Gray is 2.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 6.2 and 4.9. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Studio Mauve depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 50.2 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Dunn-Edwards Wafting Gray and Sherwin-Williams Studio Mauve are delta-E 2.28 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Wafting Gray and Sherwin-Williams Studio Mauve is delta-E 2.28.
Dunn-Edwards Wafting Gray is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Studio Mauve by 2.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Wafting Gray | Studio Mauve | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | DE6031 | SW 0062 |
| Hex | #CDBDBA | #C6B9B8 |
| Light reflectance | 52.9 | 50.2 |
| Undertone | red cast | red cast |
| Chroma | 6.2 | 4.9 |
| Hue angle | 34.6° | 25.9° |
| Color family | gray | gray |