Comparison

Fern Gully vs Hill and Vale

Dunn-Edwards DE5692 and Vista Paint AC156, ΔE 8.31 apart

Dunn-Edwards Fern Gully DE5692 on a wall, hex #398467
Fern Gully Dunn-Edwards DE5692
Vista Paint Hill and Vale AC156 on a wall, hex #3A7550
Hill and Vale Vista Paint AC156
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 8.31Not even close. Pick the one you actually want.

Dunn-Edwards Fern Gully (DE5692) and Vista Paint Hill and Vale (AC156) measure a delta-E of 8.31 apart. Fern Gully is 4.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 31.9 and 31.9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Hill and Vale depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 14.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Dunn-Edwards Fern Gully and Vista Paint Hill and Vale?

Dunn-Edwards Fern Gully and Vista Paint Hill and Vale are delta-E 8.31 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Dunn-Edwards Fern Gully and Vista Paint Hill and Vale?

The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Fern Gully and Vista Paint Hill and Vale is delta-E 8.31.

Which is lighter, Dunn-Edwards Fern Gully or Vista Paint Hill and Vale?

Dunn-Edwards Fern Gully is lighter than Vista Paint Hill and Vale by 4.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 8.31 Fern Gully and Hill and Vale
LIGHTESTFern Gully LRV 18.4
DARKESTHill and Vale LRV 14.0
SPREAD4.4LRV points

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measured values
Fern Gully Hill and Vale
Brand Dunn-Edwards Vista Paint
Code DE5692 AC156
Hex #398467 #3A7550
Light reflectance 18.4 14.0
Undertone green green
Chroma 31.9 31.9
Hue angle 164.1° 152.7°
Color family teal green

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