ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DEA120 and Vista Paint 0851, ΔE 3.94 apart
Dunn-Edwards Goldenrod (DEA120) and Vista Paint Happy Face (0851) measure a delta-E of 3.94 apart. Happy Face is 6.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 82.2 and 80.8. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Goldenrod depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 63.7 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Goldenrod and Vista Paint Happy Face are delta-E 3.94 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Goldenrod and Vista Paint Happy Face is delta-E 3.94.
Vista Paint Happy Face is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Goldenrod by 6.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Goldenrod | Happy Face | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DEA120 | 0851 |
| Hex | #FDCB18 | #FFD328 |
| Light reflectance | 63.7 | 70.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 82.2 | 80.8 |
| Hue angle | 87.5° | 89.5° |
| Color family | orange | orange |