ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE6005 and Vista Paint 1170, ΔE 9.82 apart
Dunn-Edwards Victorian Violet (DE6005) and Vista Paint Lavender Quartz (1170) measure a delta-E of 9.82 apart. Lavender Quartz is 7.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Victorian Violet holds more color, chroma 33 against 26, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Victorian Violet depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 25.7 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Victorian Violet and Vista Paint Lavender Quartz are delta-E 9.82 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Victorian Violet and Vista Paint Lavender Quartz is delta-E 9.82.
Vista Paint Lavender Quartz is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Victorian Violet by 7.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dunn-Edwards Victorian Violet carries more color than Vista Paint Lavender Quartz - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Victorian Violet | Lavender Quartz | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE6005 | 1170 |
| Hex | #B079A7 | #BD8CAD |
| Light reflectance | 25.7 | 33.0 |
| Undertone | purple | purple |
| Chroma | 33.0 | 26.0 |
| Hue angle | 331.2° | 337.3° |
| Color family | pink | pink |