ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE6242 and Vista Paint 0372, ΔE 5.03 apart
Dunn-Edwards Wells Gray (DE6242) and Vista Paint Historic Shade (0372) measure a delta-E of 5.03 apart. Wells Gray is 6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Historic Shade holds more color, chroma 11.6 against 9.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Historic Shade depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 40.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Wells Gray and Vista Paint Historic Shade are delta-E 5.03 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Wells Gray and Vista Paint Historic Shade is delta-E 5.03.
Dunn-Edwards Wells Gray is lighter than Vista Paint Historic Shade by 6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Wells Gray | Historic Shade | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE6242 | 0372 |
| Hex | #B9B5A4 | #AEA994 |
| Light reflectance | 46.0 | 40.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 9.3 | 11.6 |
| Hue angle | 99.7° | 99.2° |
| Color family | tan | tan |