ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DEA183 and Vista Paint 0501, ΔE 1.17 apart
Dunn-Edwards Dark Shadows (DEA183) and Vista Paint Calm Interlude (0501) measure a delta-E of 1.17 apart. They sit within 0.5 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 6.8 and 5.7. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Dark Shadows depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 8.5 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Dunn-Edwards Dark Shadows and Vista Paint Calm Interlude are delta-E 1.17 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Dark Shadows and Vista Paint Calm Interlude is delta-E 1.17.
| Dark Shadows | Calm Interlude | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DEA183 | 0501 |
| Hex | #455559 | #485559 |
| Light reflectance | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| Undertone | teal cast | teal cast |
| Chroma | 6.8 | 5.7 |
| Hue angle | 220.3° | 224.6° |
| Color family | black | black |