ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DEA106 and Vista Paint 1082, ΔE 5.76 apart
Dunn-Edwards Red Contrast (DEA106) and Vista Paint Tropical Heat (1082) measure a delta-E of 5.76 apart. Tropical Heat is 3.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 59.7 and 58.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Red Contrast depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 12.1 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Red Contrast and Vista Paint Tropical Heat are delta-E 5.76 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Red Contrast and Vista Paint Tropical Heat is delta-E 5.76.
Vista Paint Tropical Heat is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Red Contrast by 3.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Red Contrast | Tropical Heat | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DEA106 | 1082 |
| Hex | #B33234 | #C24044 |
| Light reflectance | 12.1 | 16.0 |
| Undertone | red | red |
| Chroma | 59.7 | 58.5 |
| Hue angle | 29.9° | 27.3° |
| Color family | red | red |