Comparison

Ash Gray vs Chintz

Dunn-Edwards DEC751 and Vista Paint 0573, ΔE 3.13 apart

Dunn-Edwards Ash Gray DEC751 on a wall, hex #C1B5A9
Ash Gray Dunn-Edwards DEC751
Vista Paint Chintz 0573 on a wall, hex #C2BCB0
Chintz Vista Paint 0573
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 3.13Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

Dunn-Edwards Ash Gray (DEC751) and Vista Paint Chintz (0573) measure a delta-E of 3.13 apart. Chintz is 3.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 7.9 and 6.8. The undertones part company: Ash Gray reads as a yellow undertone at hue angle 73.8 degrees, Chintz as a yellow cast at 89.9. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Ash Gray depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 47.2 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Dunn-Edwards Ash Gray and Vista Paint Chintz?

Dunn-Edwards Ash Gray and Vista Paint Chintz are delta-E 3.13 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Dunn-Edwards Ash Gray and Vista Paint Chintz?

The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Ash Gray and Vista Paint Chintz is delta-E 3.13.

Which is lighter, Dunn-Edwards Ash Gray or Vista Paint Chintz?

Vista Paint Chintz is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Ash Gray by 3.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 3.13 Ash Gray and Chintz
LIGHTESTChintz LRV 51.0
DARKESTAsh Gray LRV 47.2
SPREAD3.8LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Ash Gray Chintz
Brand Dunn-Edwards Vista Paint
Code DEC751 0573
Hex #C1B5A9 #C2BCB0
Light reflectance 47.2 51.0
Undertone yellow undertone yellow cast
Chroma 7.9 6.8
Hue angle 73.8° 89.9°
Color family tan gray

Each on its own

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