ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5706 and Vista Paint AC155, ΔE 9 apart
Dunn-Edwards Pine Needle (DE5706) and Vista Paint Emerald Lights (AC155) measure a delta-E of 9 apart. Pine Needle is 2.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Emerald Lights holds more color, chroma 27.3 against 24.9, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Emerald Lights depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 13.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Pine Needle and Vista Paint Emerald Lights are delta-E 9 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Pine Needle and Vista Paint Emerald Lights is delta-E 9.
Dunn-Edwards Pine Needle is lighter than Vista Paint Emerald Lights by 2.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Pine Needle | Emerald Lights | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5706 | AC155 |
| Hex | #3A7968 | #386D50 |
| Light reflectance | 15.6 | 13.0 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 24.9 | 27.3 |
| Hue angle | 172.8° | 156.6° |
| Color family | teal | green |