ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5706 and Vista Paint 7509, ΔE 6.27 apart
Dunn-Edwards Pine Needle (DE5706) and Vista Paint Emerald Accent (7509) measure a delta-E of 6.27 apart. Pine Needle is 2.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Emerald Accent holds more color, chroma 29.8 against 24.9, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Emerald Accent depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 13.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Pine Needle and Vista Paint Emerald Accent are delta-E 6.27 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Pine Needle and Vista Paint Emerald Accent is delta-E 6.27.
Dunn-Edwards Pine Needle is lighter than Vista Paint Emerald Accent by 2.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Emerald Accent carries more color than Dunn-Edwards Pine Needle - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Pine Needle | Emerald Accent | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5706 | 7509 |
| Hex | #3A7968 | #167567 |
| Light reflectance | 15.6 | 13.0 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 24.9 | 29.8 |
| Hue angle | 172.8° | 179.7° |
| Color family | teal | teal |