ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5979 and Vista Paint 1228, ΔE 5.92 apart
Dunn-Edwards Purple Trinket (DE5979) and Vista Paint Petunia Patty (1228) measure a delta-E of 5.92 apart. Purple Trinket is 2.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Purple Trinket holds more color, chroma 12.5 against 8.9, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Petunia Patty depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 7.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Purple Trinket and Vista Paint Petunia Patty are delta-E 5.92 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Purple Trinket and Vista Paint Petunia Patty is delta-E 5.92.
Dunn-Edwards Purple Trinket is lighter than Vista Paint Petunia Patty by 2.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dunn-Edwards Purple Trinket carries more color than Vista Paint Petunia Patty - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Purple Trinket | Petunia Patty | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5979 | 1228 |
| Hex | #665261 | #564954 |
| Light reflectance | 9.7 | 7.0 |
| Undertone | purple undertone | purple undertone |
| Chroma | 12.5 | 8.9 |
| Hue angle | 333.5° | 329.8° |
| Color family | black | black |