Dunn-Edwards DE5249 and Vista Paint 0997, ΔE 4.06 apart
Dunn-Edwards Coyote (DE5249) and Vista Paint Gates of Gold (0997) measure a delta-E of 4.06 apart. Coyote is 3.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 40.8 and 39.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Gates of Gold depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 36.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Coyote and Vista Paint Gates of Gold are delta-E 4.06 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Coyote and Vista Paint Gates of Gold is delta-E 4.06.
Dunn-Edwards Coyote is lighter than Vista Paint Gates of Gold by 3.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Coyote | Gates of Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5249 | 0997 |
| Hex | #DC9B68 | #CF9561 |
| Light reflectance | 39.7 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 40.8 | 39.3 |
| Hue angle | 62.8° | 66.1° |
| Color family | orange | orange |