ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy VS-9880 and Vista Paint 1123, ΔE 42.58 apart
Dutch Boy Clay (VS-9880) and Vista Paint Groovy (1123) measure a delta-E of 42.58 apart. Clay is 2.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Clay holds more color, chroma 53.8 against 48.6, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Clay reads as a red at hue angle 46.5 degrees, Groovy as a pink at 357.8. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Groovy depth in Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 28.0 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Clay and Vista Paint Groovy are delta-E 42.58 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Clay and Vista Paint Groovy is delta-E 42.58.
Dutch Boy Clay is lighter than Vista Paint Groovy by 2.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dutch Boy Clay carries more color than Vista Paint Groovy - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Clay | Groovy | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | VS-9880 | 1123 |
| Hex | #E27A53 | #DD6C96 |
| Light reflectance | 30.7 | 28.0 |
| Undertone | red | pink |
| Chroma | 53.8 | 48.6 |
| Hue angle | 46.5° | 357.8° |
| Color family | orange | pink |