Comparison

Exotic Lilac vs Lavender Quartz

Dunn-Edwards DE5017 and Vista Paint 1170, ΔE 6.47 apart

Dunn-Edwards Exotic Lilac DE5017 on a wall, hex #D198B5
Exotic Lilac Dunn-Edwards DE5017
Vista Paint Lavender Quartz 1170 on a wall, hex #BD8CAD
Lavender Quartz Vista Paint 1170
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 6.47Not even close. Pick the one you actually want.

Dunn-Edwards Exotic Lilac (DE5017) and Vista Paint Lavender Quartz (1170) measure a delta-E of 6.47 apart. Exotic Lilac is 6.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 26.6 and 26. The undertones part company: Exotic Lilac reads as a pink at hue angle 345.6 degrees, Lavender Quartz as a purple at 337.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Lavender Quartz depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 33.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Dunn-Edwards Exotic Lilac and Vista Paint Lavender Quartz?

Dunn-Edwards Exotic Lilac and Vista Paint Lavender Quartz are delta-E 6.47 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Dunn-Edwards Exotic Lilac and Vista Paint Lavender Quartz?

The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Exotic Lilac and Vista Paint Lavender Quartz is delta-E 6.47.

Which is lighter, Dunn-Edwards Exotic Lilac or Vista Paint Lavender Quartz?

Dunn-Edwards Exotic Lilac is lighter than Vista Paint Lavender Quartz by 6.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 6.47 Exotic Lilac and Lavender Quartz
LIGHTESTExotic Lilac LRV 39.3
DARKESTLavender Quartz LRV 33.0
SPREAD6.3LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Exotic Lilac Lavender Quartz
Brand Dunn-Edwards Vista Paint
Code DE5017 1170
Hex #D198B5 #BD8CAD
Light reflectance 39.3 33.0
Undertone pink purple
Chroma 26.6 26.0
Hue angle 345.6° 337.3°
Color family pink pink

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