ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DEA121 and Vista Paint 0837, ΔE 6.63 apart
Dunn-Edwards Golden Lock (DEA121) and Vista Paint Fresh Scent (0837) measure a delta-E of 6.63 apart. Fresh Scent is 2.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Golden Lock holds more color, chroma 77.9 against 73.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Golden Lock depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 55.5 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Golden Lock and Vista Paint Fresh Scent are delta-E 6.63 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Golden Lock and Vista Paint Fresh Scent is delta-E 6.63.
Vista Paint Fresh Scent is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Golden Lock by 2.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dunn-Edwards Golden Lock carries more color than Vista Paint Fresh Scent - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Golden Lock | Fresh Scent | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DEA121 | 0837 |
| Hex | #F5BC1D | #F0C32F |
| Light reflectance | 55.5 | 58.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 77.9 | 73.8 |
| Hue angle | 84.1° | 87.9° |
| Color family | orange | orange |