ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy VS-9201 and Vista Paint 0997, ΔE 7.79 apart
Dutch Boy Tasty Tan (VS-9201) and Vista Paint Gates of Gold (0997) measure a delta-E of 7.79 apart. Tasty Tan is 8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Tasty Tan holds more color, chroma 44.2 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 Gates of Gold depth in Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 36.0 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Tasty Tan and Vista Paint Gates of Gold are delta-E 7.79 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Tasty Tan and Vista Paint Gates of Gold is delta-E 7.79.
Dutch Boy Tasty Tan is lighter than Vista Paint Gates of Gold by 8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dutch Boy Tasty Tan carries more color than Vista Paint Gates of Gold - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Tasty Tan | Gates of Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | VS-9201 | 0997 |
| Hex | #E4A467 | #CF9561 |
| Light reflectance | 44.0 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 44.2 | 39.3 |
| Hue angle | 67.3° | 66.1° |
| Color family | orange | orange |