ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy DCP-0281 and Vista Paint 8402, ΔE 6.21 apart
Dutch Boy Olive Gold (DCP-0281) and Vista Paint Fernwood (8402) measure a delta-E of 6.21 apart. Fernwood is 2.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Olive Gold holds more color, chroma 13.7 against 10.6, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Olive Gold depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 50.3 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Olive Gold and Vista Paint Fernwood are delta-E 6.21 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Olive Gold and Vista Paint Fernwood is delta-E 6.21.
Vista Paint Fernwood is lighter than Dutch Boy Olive Gold by 2.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dutch Boy Olive Gold carries more color than Vista Paint Fernwood - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Olive Gold | Fernwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | DCP-0281 | 8402 |
| Hex | #C7BBA3 | #C4C5B1 |
| Light reflectance | 50.3 | 53.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 13.7 | 10.6 |
| Hue angle | 88.8° | 111.3° |
| Color family | tan | yellow |