Benjamin Moore → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Benjamin Moore Victorian Purple 1370
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Exotic Lilac (DE5017), at ΔE 4.34 — close.
Exotic Lilac is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 4.34 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between Benjamin Moore and Dunn-Edwards
Most people comparing Benjamin Moore to Dunn-Edwards are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Exotic Lilac really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.34close
- LRV
- 36Benjamin Moore is 34.72
- Hex
- #D198B5#BD90AE in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Exotic Lilac is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Prize Winning Orchid DE6004ΔE 5.26 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
- Grapevine DET408ΔE 5.29 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Veiled Violet DE5976ΔE 6.75 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Victorian Purple 1370 matched across all 13 brands →