ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5054 and Vista Paint AC126, ΔE 5.34 apart
Dunn-Edwards Candied Apple (DE5054) and Vista Paint Merlot Magic (AC126) measure a delta-E of 5.34 apart. Candied Apple is 3.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 40.5 and 39.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Merlot Magic depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 15.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Candied Apple and Vista Paint Merlot Magic are delta-E 5.34 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Candied Apple and Vista Paint Merlot Magic is delta-E 5.34.
Dunn-Edwards Candied Apple is lighter than Vista Paint Merlot Magic by 3.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Candied Apple | Merlot Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5054 | AC126 |
| Hex | #B95B6D | #A94F5F |
| Light reflectance | 18.9 | 15.0 |
| Undertone | pink | pink |
| Chroma | 40.5 | 39.5 |
| Hue angle | 10.9° | 12.5° |
| Color family | red | red |