ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE6242 and Vista Paint 0573, ΔE 4.01 apart
Dunn-Edwards Wells Gray (DE6242) and Vista Paint Chintz (0573) measure a delta-E of 4.01 apart. Chintz is 5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Wells Gray holds more color, chroma 9.3 against 6.8, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Wells Gray reads as a yellow undertone at hue angle 99.7 degrees, Chintz as a yellow cast at 89.9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Wells Gray depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 46.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Wells Gray and Vista Paint Chintz are delta-E 4.01 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Wells Gray and Vista Paint Chintz is delta-E 4.01.
Vista Paint Chintz is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Wells Gray by 5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Wells Gray | Chintz | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE6242 | 0573 |
| Hex | #B9B5A4 | #C2BCB0 |
| Light reflectance | 46.0 | 51.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow cast |
| Chroma | 9.3 | 6.8 |
| Hue angle | 99.7° | 89.9° |
| Color family | tan | gray |