Comparison

Alchemy vs Face of Innocence

Dutch Boy DCP-0251 and Vista Paint 8602, ΔE 9.29 apart

Dutch Boy Alchemy DCP-0251 on a wall, hex #EED9BA
Alchemy Dutch Boy DCP-0251
Vista Paint Face of Innocence 8602 on a wall, hex #E1C1A9
Face of Innocence Vista Paint 8602
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 9.29Not even close. Pick the one you actually want.

Dutch Boy Alchemy (DCP-0251) and Vista Paint Face of Innocence (8602) measure a delta-E of 9.29 apart. Alchemy is 17.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 18.1 and 18. The undertones part company: Alchemy reads as a yellow at hue angle 82.2 degrees, Face of Innocence as a orange at 64.6. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Face of Innocence depth in Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 54.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Dutch Boy Alchemy and Vista Paint Face of Innocence?

Dutch Boy Alchemy and Vista Paint Face of Innocence are delta-E 9.29 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Dutch Boy Alchemy and Vista Paint Face of Innocence?

The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Alchemy and Vista Paint Face of Innocence is delta-E 9.29.

Which is lighter, Dutch Boy Alchemy or Vista Paint Face of Innocence?

Dutch Boy Alchemy is lighter than Vista Paint Face of Innocence by 17.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 9.29 Alchemy and Face of Innocence
LIGHTESTAlchemy LRV 71.3
DARKESTFace of Innocence LRV 54.0
SPREAD17.3LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Alchemy Face of Innocence
Brand Dutch Boy Vista Paint
Code DCP-0251 8602
Hex #EED9BA #E1C1A9
Light reflectance 71.3 54.0
Undertone yellow orange
Chroma 18.1 18.0
Hue angle 82.2° 64.6°
Color family tan tan

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