ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5942 and Vista Paint 1270, ΔE 6.77 apart
Dunn-Edwards Faraway Sky (DE5942) and Vista Paint Wind Star (1270) measure a delta-E of 6.77 apart. Faraway Sky is 3.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 37.4 and 36.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Wind Star depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 21.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Faraway Sky and Vista Paint Wind Star are delta-E 6.77 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Faraway Sky and Vista Paint Wind Star is delta-E 6.77.
Dunn-Edwards Faraway Sky is lighter than Vista Paint Wind Star by 3.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Faraway Sky | Wind Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5942 | 1270 |
| Hex | #8980C1 | #7179B8 |
| Light reflectance | 24.6 | 21.0 |
| Undertone | violet | violet |
| Chroma | 37.4 | 36.5 |
| Hue angle | 298.8° | 290.6° |
| Color family | blue | blue |