ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5942 and Vista Paint 1256, ΔE 7.33 apart
Dunn-Edwards Faraway Sky (DE5942) and Vista Paint Plum Preserve (1256) measure a delta-E of 7.33 apart. Faraway Sky is 3.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Faraway Sky holds more color, chroma 37.4 against 31.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Plum Preserve depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 21.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Faraway Sky and Vista Paint Plum Preserve are delta-E 7.33 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Faraway Sky and Vista Paint Plum Preserve is delta-E 7.33.
Dunn-Edwards Faraway Sky is lighter than Vista Paint Plum Preserve by 3.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dunn-Edwards Faraway Sky carries more color than Vista Paint Plum Preserve - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Faraway Sky | Plum Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5942 | 1256 |
| Hex | #8980C1 | #8275AB |
| Light reflectance | 24.6 | 21.0 |
| Undertone | violet | violet |
| Chroma | 37.4 | 31.8 |
| Hue angle | 298.8° | 302.0° |
| Color family | blue | blue |