Comparison

Galveston Tan vs Parma

Dunn-Edwards DE6101 and Vista Paint 8642, ΔE 3.72 apart

Dunn-Edwards Galveston Tan DE6101 on a wall, hex #E8C8B8
Galveston Tan Dunn-Edwards DE6101
Vista Paint Parma 8642 on a wall, hex #E3C0B5
Parma Vista Paint 8642
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 3.72Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Dunn-Edwards Galveston Tan (DE6101) and Vista Paint Parma (8642) measure a delta-E of 3.72 apart. Galveston Tan is 7.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 15 and 14.8. The undertones part company: Galveston Tan reads as a orange at hue angle 54.1 degrees, Parma as a red at 43.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Parma depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 54.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Dunn-Edwards Galveston Tan and Vista Paint Parma?

Dunn-Edwards Galveston Tan and Vista Paint Parma are delta-E 3.72 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 Galveston Tan and Vista Paint Parma?

The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Galveston Tan and Vista Paint Parma is delta-E 3.72.

Which is lighter, Dunn-Edwards Galveston Tan or Vista Paint Parma?

Dunn-Edwards Galveston Tan is lighter than Vista Paint Parma by 7.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 3.72 Galveston Tan and Parma
LIGHTESTGalveston Tan LRV 61.9
DARKESTParma LRV 54.0
SPREAD7.9LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Galveston Tan Parma
Brand Dunn-Edwards Vista Paint
Code DE6101 8642
Hex #E8C8B8 #E3C0B5
Light reflectance 61.9 54.0
Undertone orange red
Chroma 15.0 14.8
Hue angle 54.1° 43.4°
Color family tan red

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