ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy DCP-1001 and Vista Paint 0979, ΔE 6.55 apart
Dutch Boy Cheddar Corn (DCP-1001) and Vista Paint Liveliness (0979) measure a delta-E of 6.55 apart. Liveliness is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Liveliness holds more color, chroma 22.5 against 16.4, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Cheddar Corn reads as a orange at hue angle 71.8 degrees, Liveliness as a yellow at 77.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Cheddar Corn depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 74.0 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Cheddar Corn and Vista Paint Liveliness are delta-E 6.55 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Cheddar Corn and Vista Paint Liveliness is delta-E 6.55.
Vista Paint Liveliness is lighter than Dutch Boy Cheddar Corn by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Liveliness carries more color than Dutch Boy Cheddar Corn - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Cheddar Corn | Liveliness | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | DCP-1001 | 0979 |
| Hex | #F5DBC2 | #FDDFBA |
| Light reflectance | 74.0 | 77.0 |
| Undertone | orange | yellow |
| Chroma | 16.4 | 22.5 |
| Hue angle | 71.8° | 77.4° |
| Color family | tan | tan |