ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DEC718 and Vista Paint 8583, ΔE 4.7 apart
Dunn-Edwards Mesa Tan (DEC718) and Vista Paint Carmel Valley (8583) measure a delta-E of 4.7 apart. Mesa Tan is 2.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Carmel Valley holds more color, chroma 21.6 against 19.1, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Carmel Valley depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 25.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Mesa Tan and Vista Paint Carmel Valley are delta-E 4.7 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Mesa Tan and Vista Paint Carmel Valley is delta-E 4.7.
Dunn-Edwards Mesa Tan is lighter than Vista Paint Carmel Valley by 2.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Mesa Tan | Carmel Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DEC718 | 8583 |
| Hex | #A78B71 | #AB856D |
| Light reflectance | 27.9 | 25.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 19.1 | 21.6 |
| Hue angle | 69.5° | 58.9° |
| Color family | tan | tan |