ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5167 and Vista Paint 7989, ΔE 9.59 apart
Dunn-Edwards Valley of Fire (DE5167) and Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet (7989) measure a delta-E of 9.59 apart. Valley of Fire is 10.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Valley of Fire holds more color, chroma 66 against 59.9, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Valley of Fire reads as a orange at hue angle 53.1 degrees, Bright Bittersweet as a red at 49.8. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Bright Bittersweet depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 29.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Valley of Fire and Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet are delta-E 9.59 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Valley of Fire and Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet is delta-E 9.59.
Dunn-Edwards Valley of Fire is lighter than Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet by 10.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dunn-Edwards Valley of Fire carries more color than Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Valley of Fire | Bright Bittersweet | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5167 | 7989 |
| Hex | #FF8A4A | #E87A48 |
| Light reflectance | 39.9 | 29.0 |
| Undertone | orange | red |
| Chroma | 66.0 | 59.9 |
| Hue angle | 53.1° | 49.8° |
| Color family | orange | orange |