ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy DCP-0251 and Vista Paint 0979, ΔE 5.47 apart
Dutch Boy Alchemy (DCP-0251) and Vista Paint Liveliness (0979) measure a delta-E of 5.47 apart. Liveliness is 5.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Liveliness holds more color, chroma 22.5 against 18.1, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Alchemy depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 71.3 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Alchemy and Vista Paint Liveliness are delta-E 5.47 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Alchemy and Vista Paint Liveliness is delta-E 5.47.
Vista Paint Liveliness is lighter than Dutch Boy Alchemy by 5.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Liveliness carries more color than Dutch Boy Alchemy - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Alchemy | Liveliness | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | DCP-0251 | 0979 |
| Hex | #EED9BA | #FDDFBA |
| Light reflectance | 71.3 | 77.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 18.1 | 22.5 |
| Hue angle | 82.2° | 77.4° |
| Color family | tan | tan |