ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5271 and Vista Paint 0997, ΔE 7.27 apart
Dunn-Edwards Ginger Spice (DE5271) and Vista Paint Gates of Gold (0997) measure a delta-E of 7.27 apart. Gates of Gold is 5.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Ginger Spice holds more color, chroma 45.3 against 39.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Ginger Spice depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 30.7 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Ginger Spice and Vista Paint Gates of Gold are delta-E 7.27 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Ginger Spice and Vista Paint Gates of Gold is delta-E 7.27.
Vista Paint Gates of Gold is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Ginger Spice by 5.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dunn-Edwards Ginger Spice carries more color than Vista Paint Gates of Gold - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Ginger Spice | Gates of Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5271 | 0997 |
| Hex | #CA884E | #CF9561 |
| Light reflectance | 30.7 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 45.3 | 39.3 |
| Hue angle | 64.6° | 66.1° |
| Color family | orange | orange |