ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DEC728 and Vista Paint 0905, ΔE 6.22 apart
Dunn-Edwards Madera (DEC728) and Vista Paint Egyptian Gold (0905) measure a delta-E of 6.22 apart. Madera is 6.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Egyptian Gold holds more color, chroma 33.8 against 29.4, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Egyptian Gold depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 59.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Madera and Vista Paint Egyptian Gold are delta-E 6.22 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Madera and Vista Paint Egyptian Gold is delta-E 6.22.
Dunn-Edwards Madera is lighter than Vista Paint Egyptian Gold by 6.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Egyptian Gold carries more color than Dunn-Edwards Madera - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Madera | Egyptian Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DEC728 | 0905 |
| Hex | #EED09D | #E7C38A |
| Light reflectance | 65.7 | 59.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 29.4 | 33.8 |
| Hue angle | 83.6° | 81.2° |
| Color family | orange | orange |