ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5941 and Vista Paint 1276, ΔE 7.37 apart
Dunn-Edwards Simply Violet (DE5941) and Vista Paint Velvet Robe (1276) measure a delta-E of 7.37 apart. Simply Violet is 1.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Simply Violet holds more color, chroma 29.9 against 24.4, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Simply Violet reads as a violet at hue angle 296.3 degrees, Velvet Robe as a blue at 286.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Velvet Robe depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 37.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Simply Violet and Vista Paint Velvet Robe are delta-E 7.37 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Simply Violet and Vista Paint Velvet Robe is delta-E 7.37.
Dunn-Edwards Simply Violet is lighter than Vista Paint Velvet Robe by 1.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dunn-Edwards Simply Violet carries more color than Vista Paint Velvet Robe - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Simply Violet | Velvet Robe | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5941 | 1276 |
| Hex | #A6A1D7 | #98A0CC |
| Light reflectance | 38.5 | 37.0 |
| Undertone | violet | blue |
| Chroma | 29.9 | 24.4 |
| Hue angle | 296.3° | 286.4° |
| Color family | blue | blue |