ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy DCP-0251 and Vista Paint 0251, ΔE 0.92 apart
Dutch Boy Alchemy (DCP-0251) and Vista Paint Alchemy (0251) measure a delta-E of 0.92 apart. They sit within 0.3 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 18.1 and 18. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Alchemy depth in Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 71.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Dutch Boy Alchemy and Vista Paint Alchemy are only delta-E 0.92 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Alchemy and Vista Paint Alchemy is delta-E 0.92.
| Alchemy | Alchemy | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | DCP-0251 | 0251 |
| Hex | #EED9BA | #EFD8BA |
| Light reflectance | 71.3 | 71.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 18.1 | 18.0 |
| Hue angle | 82.2° | 79.3° |
| Color family | tan | tan |