Comparison

Howdy Partner vs Oak Plank

Dunn-Edwards DE6095 and Vista Paint 0148, ΔE 2.2 apart

Dunn-Edwards Howdy Partner DE6095 on a wall, hex #C6A698
Howdy Partner Dunn-Edwards DE6095
Vista Paint Oak Plank 0148 on a wall, hex #C8AB9B
Oak Plank Vista Paint 0148
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 2.2Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

Dunn-Edwards Howdy Partner (DE6095) and Vista Paint Oak Plank (0148) measure a delta-E of 2.2 apart. Oak Plank is 2.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 15 and 14.5. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Howdy Partner depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 41.5 rather than matching by name.

Is Dunn-Edwards Howdy Partner the same color as Vista Paint Oak Plank?

Not quite, but close - Dunn-Edwards Howdy Partner and Vista Paint Oak Plank are delta-E 2.2 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

What is the delta-E between Dunn-Edwards Howdy Partner and Vista Paint Oak Plank?

The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Howdy Partner and Vista Paint Oak Plank is delta-E 2.2.

Which is lighter, Dunn-Edwards Howdy Partner or Vista Paint Oak Plank?

Vista Paint Oak Plank is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Howdy Partner by 2.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 2.2 Howdy Partner and Oak Plank
LIGHTESTOak Plank LRV 44.0
DARKESTHowdy Partner LRV 41.5
SPREAD2.5LRV points

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measured values
Howdy Partner Oak Plank
Brand Dunn-Edwards Vista Paint
Code DE6095 0148
Hex #C6A698 #C8AB9B
Light reflectance 41.5 44.0
Undertone orange orange
Chroma 15.0 14.5
Hue angle 50.6° 56.5°
Color family tan tan

Each on its own

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