HGTV Home → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of HGTV Home Novel Lilac HGSW6836
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Purple Prophet (DE5983), at ΔE 4.51 — close.
Purple Prophet is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 4.51 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 Purple Prophet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.51close
- LRV
- 37HGTV Home is 42
- Hex
- #BB9ECA#C2A4C2 in HGTV Home
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Purple Prophet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Prize Winning Orchid DE6004ΔE 4.56 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Veiled Violet DE5976ΔE 4.88 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
- Purple Springs DE5955ΔE 5.69 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Novel Lilac HGSW6836 matched across all 13 brands →