ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE6235 and Vista Paint 0372, ΔE 4.12 apart
Dunn-Edwards Northgate Green (DE6235) and Vista Paint Historic Shade (0372) measure a delta-E of 4.12 apart. Historic Shade is 3.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Northgate Green holds more color, chroma 15.1 against 11.6, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Northgate Green reads as a yellow at hue angle 97.8 degrees, Historic Shade as a yellow undertone at 99.2. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Northgate Green depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 36.5 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Northgate Green and Vista Paint Historic Shade are delta-E 4.12 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Northgate Green and Vista Paint Historic Shade is delta-E 4.12.
Vista Paint Historic Shade is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Northgate Green by 3.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dunn-Edwards Northgate Green carries more color than Vista Paint Historic Shade - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Northgate Green | Historic Shade | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE6235 | 0372 |
| Hex | #AAA388 | #AEA994 |
| Light reflectance | 36.5 | 40.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 15.1 | 11.6 |
| Hue angle | 97.8° | 99.2° |
| Color family | tan | tan |