ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5162 and Vista Paint 8596, ΔE 1.4 apart
Dunn-Edwards Desert Dawn (DE5162) and Vista Paint Crystal Beach (8596) measure a delta-E of 1.4 apart. Desert Dawn is 6.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 10.3 and 9.9. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Crystal Beach depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 82.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Dunn-Edwards Desert Dawn and Vista Paint Crystal Beach are delta-E 1.4 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Desert Dawn and Vista Paint Crystal Beach is delta-E 1.4.
Dunn-Edwards Desert Dawn is lighter than Vista Paint Crystal Beach by 6.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Desert Dawn | Crystal Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5162 | 8596 |
| Hex | #FFF0DF | #FAEDDC |
| Light reflectance | 88.9 | 82.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 10.3 | 9.9 |
| Hue angle | 77.1° | 80.7° |
| Color family | tan | tan |