ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5230 and Vista Paint 7965, ΔE 7.91 apart
Dunn-Edwards Carrot Cake (DE5230) and Vista Paint Mandarin Grove (7965) measure a delta-E of 7.91 apart. Mandarin Grove is 5.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Carrot Cake holds more color, chroma 53.7 against 49.4, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Carrot Cake depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 22.7 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Carrot Cake and Vista Paint Mandarin Grove are delta-E 7.91 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Carrot Cake and Vista Paint Mandarin Grove is delta-E 7.91.
Vista Paint Mandarin Grove is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Carrot Cake by 5.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dunn-Edwards Carrot Cake carries more color than Vista Paint Mandarin Grove - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Carrot Cake | Mandarin Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5230 | 7965 |
| Hex | #BF6F31 | #CB8245 |
| Light reflectance | 22.7 | 28.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 53.7 | 49.4 |
| Hue angle | 60.2° | 62.8° |
| Color family | orange | orange |