Comparison

Clay vs Boredom Buster

Dutch Boy VS-9880 and Vista Paint 1032, ΔE 11.93 apart

Dutch Boy Clay VS-9880 on a wall, hex #E27A53
Clay Dutch Boy VS-9880
Vista Paint Boredom Buster 1032 on a wall, hex #FD9158
Boredom Buster Vista Paint 1032
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 11.93Not even close. Pick the one you actually want.

Dutch Boy Clay (VS-9880) and Vista Paint Boredom Buster (1032) measure a delta-E of 11.93 apart. Boredom Buster is 11.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Boredom Buster holds more color, chroma 59.5 against 53.8, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Clay reads as a red at hue angle 46.5 degrees, Boredom Buster as a orange at 52.7. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Clay depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 30.7 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Dutch Boy Clay and Vista Paint Boredom Buster?

Dutch Boy Clay and Vista Paint Boredom Buster are delta-E 11.93 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Dutch Boy Clay and Vista Paint Boredom Buster?

The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Clay and Vista Paint Boredom Buster is delta-E 11.93.

Which is lighter, Dutch Boy Clay or Vista Paint Boredom Buster?

Vista Paint Boredom Buster is lighter than Dutch Boy Clay by 11.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).

Which is more saturated, Dutch Boy Clay or Vista Paint Boredom Buster?

Vista Paint Boredom Buster carries more color than Dutch Boy Clay - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 11.93 Clay and Boredom Buster
LIGHTESTBoredom Buster LRV 42.0
DARKESTClay LRV 30.7
SPREAD11.3LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Clay Boredom Buster
Brand Dutch Boy Vista Paint
Code VS-9880 1032
Hex #E27A53 #FD9158
Light reflectance 30.7 42.0
Undertone red orange
Chroma 53.8 59.5
Hue angle 46.5° 52.7°
Color family orange orange

Each on its own

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