ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5935 and Vista Paint 1291, ΔE 4.49 apart
Dunn-Edwards Soft Charcoal (DE5935) and Vista Paint Dancing in the Spring (1291) measure a delta-E of 4.49 apart. Soft Charcoal is 3.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 12.7 and 12.7. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Dancing in the Spring depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 20.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Soft Charcoal and Vista Paint Dancing in the Spring are delta-E 4.49 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Soft Charcoal and Vista Paint Dancing in the Spring is delta-E 4.49.
Dunn-Edwards Soft Charcoal is lighter than Vista Paint Dancing in the Spring by 3.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Soft Charcoal | Dancing in the Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5935 | 1291 |
| Hex | #838298 | #81788D |
| Light reflectance | 23.1 | 20.0 |
| Undertone | violet undertone | violet undertone |
| Chroma | 12.7 | 12.7 |
| Hue angle | 293.3° | 307.3° |
| Color family | blue | purple |