ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy DCP-0749 and Vista Paint 8402, ΔE 6.17 apart
Dutch Boy Perspective (DCP-0749) and Vista Paint Fernwood (8402) measure a delta-E of 6.17 apart. Perspective is 10.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 12.4 and 10.6. The undertones part company: Perspective reads as a yellow-green undertone at hue angle 130.2 degrees, Fernwood as a yellow undertone at 111.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Fernwood depth in Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 53.0 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Perspective and Vista Paint Fernwood are delta-E 6.17 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Perspective and Vista Paint Fernwood is delta-E 6.17.
Dutch Boy Perspective is lighter than Vista Paint Fernwood by 10.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Perspective | Fernwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | DCP-0749 | 8402 |
| Hex | #C8D4BE | #C4C5B1 |
| Light reflectance | 63.1 | 53.0 |
| Undertone | yellow-green undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 12.4 | 10.6 |
| Hue angle | 130.2° | 111.3° |
| Color family | green | yellow |