ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy DCP-0323 and Vista Paint 8402, ΔE 8.79 apart
Dutch Boy Star of Gold (DCP-0323) and Vista Paint Fernwood (8402) measure a delta-E of 8.79 apart. Fernwood is 3.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Star of Gold holds more color, chroma 17.7 against 10.6, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Star of Gold reads as a yellow at hue angle 94.2 degrees, Fernwood as a yellow undertone at 111.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Star of Gold depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 49.3 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Star of Gold and Vista Paint Fernwood are delta-E 8.79 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Star of Gold and Vista Paint Fernwood is delta-E 8.79.
Vista Paint Fernwood is lighter than Dutch Boy Star of Gold by 3.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dutch Boy Star of Gold carries more color than Vista Paint Fernwood - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Star of Gold | Fernwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | DCP-0323 | 8402 |
| Hex | #C5BA9A | #C4C5B1 |
| Light reflectance | 49.3 | 53.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 17.7 | 10.6 |
| Hue angle | 94.2° | 111.3° |
| Color family | tan | yellow |