ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5250 and Vista Paint 7998, ΔE 8.49 apart
Dunn-Edwards Caramel Bar (DE5250) and Vista Paint Cimarron Trail (7998) measure a delta-E of 8.49 apart. Cimarron Trail is 5.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Cimarron Trail holds more color, chroma 47.7 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 Caramel Bar depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 30.5 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Caramel Bar and Vista Paint Cimarron Trail are delta-E 8.49 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Caramel Bar and Vista Paint Cimarron Trail is delta-E 8.49.
Vista Paint Cimarron Trail is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Caramel Bar by 5.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Cimarron Trail carries more color than Dunn-Edwards Caramel Bar - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Caramel Bar | Cimarron Trail | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5250 | 7998 |
| Hex | #CC8654 | #E58E60 |
| Light reflectance | 30.5 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 43.5 | 47.7 |
| Hue angle | 59.9° | 53.1° |
| Color family | orange | orange |