ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5849 and Vista Paint 0645, ΔE 5.1 apart
Dunn-Edwards January Frost (DE5849) and Vista Paint Calm Tint (0645) measure a delta-E of 5.1 apart. January Frost is 7.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 19.1 and 18.2. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Calm Tint depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 43.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards January Frost and Vista Paint Calm Tint are delta-E 5.1 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards January Frost and Vista Paint Calm Tint is delta-E 5.1.
Dunn-Edwards January Frost is lighter than Vista Paint Calm Tint by 7.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| January Frost | Calm Tint | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5849 | 0645 |
| Hex | #99C1DC | #91B3CE |
| Light reflectance | 50.1 | 43.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 19.1 | 18.2 |
| Hue angle | 248.5° | 253.3° |
| Color family | teal | teal |