ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5038 and Vista Paint 8127, ΔE 4 apart
Dunn-Edwards Be My Valentine (DE5038) and Vista Paint Karen's Kiss (8127) measure a delta-E of 4 apart. Be My Valentine is 5.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 35.5 and 35.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Karen's Kiss depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 40.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Be My Valentine and Vista Paint Karen's Kiss are delta-E 4 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Be My Valentine and Vista Paint Karen's Kiss is delta-E 4.
Dunn-Edwards Be My Valentine is lighter than Vista Paint Karen's Kiss by 5.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Be My Valentine | Karen's Kiss | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5038 | 8127 |
| Hex | #EC9DC3 | #E594B6 |
| Light reflectance | 45.9 | 40.0 |
| Undertone | pink | pink |
| Chroma | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| Hue angle | 348.0° | 352.0° |
| Color family | pink | pink |