ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE6013 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6026, ΔE 4.79 apart
Dunn-Edwards Amazing Amethyst (DE6013) and Sherwin-Williams River Rouge (SW 6026) measure a delta-E of 4.79 apart. Amazing Amethyst is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 11.6 and 12.8. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the River Rouge depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 11.9 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Amazing Amethyst and Sherwin-Williams River Rouge are delta-E 4.79 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Amazing Amethyst and Sherwin-Williams River Rouge is delta-E 4.79.
Dunn-Edwards Amazing Amethyst is lighter than Sherwin-Williams River Rouge by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Amazing Amethyst | River Rouge | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | DE6013 | SW 6026 |
| Hex | #806568 | #76595D |
| Light reflectance | 14.9 | 11.9 |
| Undertone | pink undertone | pink undertone |
| Chroma | 11.6 | 12.8 |
| Hue angle | 12.1° | 10.4° |
| Color family | red | black |