ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy VS-9602 and Vista Paint 0851, ΔE 38.97 apart
Dutch Boy Tinker Belles (VS-9602) and Vista Paint Happy Face (0851) measure a delta-E of 38.97 apart. Tinker Belles is 13.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Happy Face holds more color, chroma 80.8 against 43.5, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Happy Face depth in Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 70.0 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Tinker Belles and Vista Paint Happy Face are delta-E 38.97 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Tinker Belles and Vista Paint Happy Face is delta-E 38.97.
Dutch Boy Tinker Belles is lighter than Vista Paint Happy Face by 13.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Happy Face carries more color than Dutch Boy Tinker Belles - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Tinker Belles | Happy Face | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | VS-9602 | 0851 |
| Hex | #FDED98 | #FFD328 |
| Light reflectance | 83.7 | 70.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 43.5 | 80.8 |
| Hue angle | 98.2° | 89.5° |
| Color family | yellow | orange |