ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy VS-9771 and Vista Paint AC122, ΔE 17.83 apart
Dutch Boy Cottage Red (VS-9771) and Vista Paint Rosie O'Dell (AC122) measure a delta-E of 17.83 apart. Rosie O'Dell is 6.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Cottage Red holds more color, chroma 53.4 against 48.6, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Cottage Red depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 9.9 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Cottage Red and Vista Paint Rosie O'Dell are delta-E 17.83 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Cottage Red and Vista Paint Rosie O'Dell is delta-E 17.83.
Vista Paint Rosie O'Dell is lighter than Dutch Boy Cottage Red by 6.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dutch Boy Cottage Red carries more color than Vista Paint Rosie O'Dell - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Cottage Red | Rosie O'Dell | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | VS-9771 | AC122 |
| Hex | #9B3821 | #BA4E50 |
| Light reflectance | 9.9 | 16.0 |
| Undertone | red | red |
| Chroma | 53.4 | 48.6 |
| Hue angle | 41.4° | 25.6° |
| Color family | red | red |