ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DEW396 and Vista Paint 1174, ΔE 2.36 apart
Dunn-Edwards Essence of Violet (DEW396) and Vista Paint Little Pinky (1174) measure a delta-E of 2.36 apart. They sit within 0.1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 0.9 and 2.7. The undertones part company: Essence of Violet reads as a true neutral at hue angle 343.0 degrees, Little Pinky as a greige at 41.7. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Little Pinky depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 85.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Dunn-Edwards Essence of Violet and Vista Paint Little Pinky are delta-E 2.36 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Essence of Violet and Vista Paint Little Pinky is delta-E 2.36.
| Essence of Violet | Little Pinky | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DEW396 | 1174 |
| Hex | #EFEDEE | #F3ECEA |
| Light reflectance | 85.1 | 85.0 |
| Undertone | true neutral | greige |
| Chroma | 0.9 | 2.7 |
| Hue angle | 343.0° | 41.7° |
| Color family | white | white |