Comparison

Drifting vs Chintz

Dunn-Edwards DEC770 and Vista Paint 0573, ΔE 3.04 apart

Dunn-Edwards Drifting DEC770 on a wall, hex #BEB4A8
Drifting Dunn-Edwards DEC770
Vista Paint Chintz 0573 on a wall, hex #C2BCB0
Chintz Vista Paint 0573
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 3.04Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

Dunn-Edwards Drifting (DEC770) and Vista Paint Chintz (0573) measure a delta-E of 3.04 apart. Chintz is 4.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 7.5 and 6.8. The undertones part company: Drifting reads as a yellow undertone at hue angle 78.7 degrees, Chintz as a yellow cast at 89.9. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Drifting depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 46.4 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Dunn-Edwards Drifting and Vista Paint Chintz?

Dunn-Edwards Drifting and Vista Paint Chintz are delta-E 3.04 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Dunn-Edwards Drifting and Vista Paint Chintz?

The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Drifting and Vista Paint Chintz is delta-E 3.04.

Which is lighter, Dunn-Edwards Drifting or Vista Paint Chintz?

Vista Paint Chintz is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Drifting by 4.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 3.04 Drifting and Chintz
LIGHTESTChintz LRV 51.0
DARKESTDrifting LRV 46.4
SPREAD4.6LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Drifting Chintz
Brand Dunn-Edwards Vista Paint
Code DEC770 0573
Hex #BEB4A8 #C2BCB0
Light reflectance 46.4 51.0
Undertone yellow undertone yellow cast
Chroma 7.5 6.8
Hue angle 78.7° 89.9°
Color family tan gray

Each on its own

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