ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DEW395 and Vista Paint 0545, ΔE 0.99 apart
Dunn-Edwards Heirloom Shade (DEW395) and Vista Paint Old Grey Mare (0545) measure a delta-E of 0.99 apart. They sit within 1.1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 2.5 and 1.9. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Old Grey Mare depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 68.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Dunn-Edwards Heirloom Shade and Vista Paint Old Grey Mare are only delta-E 0.99 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Heirloom Shade and Vista Paint Old Grey Mare is delta-E 0.99.
Dunn-Edwards Heirloom Shade is lighter than Vista Paint Old Grey Mare by 1.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Heirloom Shade | Old Grey Mare | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DEW395 | 0545 |
| Hex | #DCD8D4 | #D9D6D3 |
| Light reflectance | 69.1 | 68.0 |
| Undertone | greige | greige |
| Chroma | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Hue angle | 74.9° | 74.9° |
| Color family | gray | gray |