Comparison

Rachel Pink vs Doug's Dale

Sherwin-Williams SW 0026 and Vista Paint 8610, ΔE 5.47 apart

Sherwin-Williams Rachel Pink SW 0026 on a wall, hex #E8B9AE
Rachel Pink Sherwin-Williams SW 0026
Vista Paint Doug's Dale 8610 on a wall, hex #EDC2AE
Doug's Dale Vista Paint 8610
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 5.47Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Sherwin-Williams Rachel Pink (SW 0026) and Vista Paint Doug's Dale (8610) measure a delta-E of 5.47 apart. Doug's Dale is 3.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 19.5 and 20.1. The undertones part company: Rachel Pink reads as a red at hue angle 38.1 degrees, Doug's Dale as a orange at 51.9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Rachel Pink depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 54.9 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Sherwin-Williams Rachel Pink and Vista Paint Doug's Dale?

Sherwin-Williams Rachel Pink and Vista Paint Doug's Dale are delta-E 5.47 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Sherwin-Williams Rachel Pink and Vista Paint Doug's Dale?

The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Rachel Pink and Vista Paint Doug's Dale is delta-E 5.47.

Which is lighter, Sherwin-Williams Rachel Pink or Vista Paint Doug's Dale?

Vista Paint Doug's Dale is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Rachel Pink by 3.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 5.47 Rachel Pink and Doug's Dale
LIGHTESTDoug's Dale LRV 58.0
DARKESTRachel Pink LRV 54.9
SPREAD3.1LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Rachel Pink Doug's Dale
Brand Sherwin-Williams Vista Paint
Code SW 0026 8610
Hex #E8B9AE #EDC2AE
Light reflectance 54.9 58.0
Undertone red orange
Chroma 19.5 20.1
Hue angle 38.1° 51.9°
Color family red tan

Each on its own

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