Comparison

Paper Sack vs Soft Moccasin

Dunn-Edwards DE6173 and Vista Paint 8511, ΔE 3.8 apart

Dunn-Edwards Paper Sack DE6173 on a wall, hex #B4A07A
Paper Sack Dunn-Edwards DE6173
Vista Paint Soft Moccasin 8511 on a wall, hex #B99D75
Soft Moccasin Vista Paint 8511
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 3.8Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Dunn-Edwards Paper Sack (DE6173) and Vista Paint Soft Moccasin (8511) measure a delta-E of 3.8 apart. Paper Sack is 3.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Soft Moccasin holds more color, chroma 25.2 against 22.6, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Soft Moccasin depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 33.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Dunn-Edwards Paper Sack and Vista Paint Soft Moccasin?

Dunn-Edwards Paper Sack and Vista Paint Soft Moccasin are delta-E 3.8 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Dunn-Edwards Paper Sack and Vista Paint Soft Moccasin?

The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Paper Sack and Vista Paint Soft Moccasin is delta-E 3.8.

Which is lighter, Dunn-Edwards Paper Sack or Vista Paint Soft Moccasin?

Dunn-Edwards Paper Sack is lighter than Vista Paint Soft Moccasin by 3.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 3.8 Paper Sack and Soft Moccasin
LIGHTESTPaper Sack LRV 36.3
DARKESTSoft Moccasin LRV 33.0
SPREAD3.3LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Paper Sack Soft Moccasin
Brand Dunn-Edwards Vista Paint
Code DE6173 8511
Hex #B4A07A #B99D75
Light reflectance 36.3 33.0
Undertone yellow yellow
Chroma 22.6 25.2
Hue angle 86.1° 79.5°
Color family tan orange

Each on its own

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