ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy D-6765 and Vista Paint 7829, ΔE 27.34 apart
Dutch Boy Caterpillar Yellow (D-6765) and Vista Paint Miss Marigold (7829) measure a delta-E of 27.34 apart. Miss Marigold is 23.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Miss Marigold holds more color, chroma 68.2 against 55.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Caterpillar Yellow depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 23.6 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Caterpillar Yellow and Vista Paint Miss Marigold are delta-E 27.34 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Caterpillar Yellow and Vista Paint Miss Marigold is delta-E 27.34.
Vista Paint Miss Marigold is lighter than Dutch Boy Caterpillar Yellow by 23.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Miss Marigold carries more color than Dutch Boy Caterpillar Yellow - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Caterpillar Yellow | Miss Marigold | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | D-6765 | 7829 |
| Hex | #AF7C20 | #D1B42A |
| Light reflectance | 23.6 | 47.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 55.3 | 68.2 |
| Hue angle | 77.6° | 92.6° |
| Color family | orange | yellow |