ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5046 and Vista Paint 1123, ΔE 8.8 apart
Dunn-Edwards Carnation (DE5046) and Vista Paint Groovy (1123) measure a delta-E of 8.8 apart. Carnation is 11 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 46.7 and 48.6. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Groovy depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 28.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Carnation and Vista Paint Groovy are delta-E 8.8 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Carnation and Vista Paint Groovy is delta-E 8.8.
Dunn-Edwards Carnation is lighter than Vista Paint Groovy by 11 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Carnation | Groovy | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5046 | 1123 |
| Hex | #F485AC | #DD6C96 |
| Light reflectance | 39.0 | 28.0 |
| Undertone | pink | pink |
| Chroma | 46.7 | 48.6 |
| Hue angle | 358.2° | 357.8° |
| Color family | pink | pink |