HGTV Home → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of HGTV Home Matte Purple HGSW1437
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Soft Lilac (DE5974), at ΔE 2.17 — very close.
Soft Lilac is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.17 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 HGTV Home and Dunn-Edwards
Most people comparing HGTV Home 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 Soft Lilac really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.17very close
- LRV
- 63HGTV Home is 73
- Hex
- #E2D4DF#E5DBE5 in HGTV Home
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Soft Lilac is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Modest Violet DE5945ΔE 2.75 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Tranquil Eve DE5952ΔE 3.21 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Sheer Lavender DE5980ΔE 3.26 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Matte Purple HGSW1437 matched across all 13 brands →