ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5324 and Vista Paint 8522, ΔE 0.7 apart
Dunn-Edwards Fine Sand (DE5324) and Vista Paint Skin Light (8522) measure a delta-E of 0.7 apart. Fine Sand is 4.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 23.2 and 23.3. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Skin Light depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 65.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Dunn-Edwards Fine Sand and Vista Paint Skin Light are only delta-E 0.7 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Fine Sand and Vista Paint Skin Light is delta-E 0.7.
Dunn-Edwards Fine Sand is lighter than Vista Paint Skin Light by 4.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Fine Sand | Skin Light | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5324 | 8522 |
| Hex | #F1D5AE | #EFD3AC |
| Light reflectance | 69.3 | 65.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 23.2 | 23.3 |
| Hue angle | 80.1° | 80.1° |
| Color family | tan | tan |