ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5965 and Vista Paint 1250, ΔE 3.76 apart
Dunn-Edwards Roman Purple (DE5965) and Vista Paint True Romance (1250) measure a delta-E of 3.76 apart. True Romance is 1.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. True Romance holds more color, chroma 21.6 against 19.6, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Roman Purple depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 7.2 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Roman Purple and Vista Paint True Romance are delta-E 3.76 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Roman Purple and Vista Paint True Romance is delta-E 3.76.
Vista Paint True Romance is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Roman Purple by 1.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Roman Purple | True Romance | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5965 | 1250 |
| Hex | #524765 | #574E70 |
| Light reflectance | 7.2 | 9.0 |
| Undertone | violet | violet |
| Chroma | 19.6 | 21.6 |
| Hue angle | 305.9° | 302.5° |
| Color family | black | blue |