ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy DCP-0251 and Vista Paint 8610, ΔE 11.83 apart
Dutch Boy Alchemy (DCP-0251) and Vista Paint Doug's Dale (8610) measure a delta-E of 11.83 apart. Alchemy is 13.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Doug's Dale holds more color, chroma 20.1 against 18.1, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Alchemy reads as a yellow at hue angle 82.2 degrees, Doug's Dale as a orange at 51.9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Doug's Dale depth in Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 58.0 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Alchemy and Vista Paint Doug's Dale are delta-E 11.83 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Alchemy and Vista Paint Doug's Dale is delta-E 11.83.
Dutch Boy Alchemy is lighter than Vista Paint Doug's Dale by 13.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Alchemy | Doug's Dale | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | DCP-0251 | 8610 |
| Hex | #EED9BA | #EDC2AE |
| Light reflectance | 71.3 | 58.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | orange |
| Chroma | 18.1 | 20.1 |
| Hue angle | 82.2° | 51.9° |
| Color family | tan | tan |