ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy VS-9115 and Vista Paint 7891, ΔE 7.29 apart
Dutch Boy Nicole (VS-9115) and Vista Paint French Sonnet (7891) measure a delta-E of 7.29 apart. French Sonnet is 4.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. French Sonnet holds more color, chroma 19.2 against 13.3, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Nicole reads as a yellow undertone at hue angle 78.4 degrees, French Sonnet as a yellow at 88.9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Nicole depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 71.2 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Nicole and Vista Paint French Sonnet are delta-E 7.29 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Nicole and Vista Paint French Sonnet is delta-E 7.29.
Vista Paint French Sonnet is lighter than Dutch Boy Nicole by 4.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint French Sonnet carries more color than Dutch Boy Nicole - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Nicole | French Sonnet | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | VS-9115 | 7891 |
| Hex | #EBD9C3 | #F4E3C0 |
| Light reflectance | 71.2 | 76.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow |
| Chroma | 13.3 | 19.2 |
| Hue angle | 78.4° | 88.9° |
| Color family | tan | tan |