ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5278 and Vista Paint 0983, ΔE 5.55 apart
Dunn-Edwards Roasted Squash (DE5278) and Vista Paint Japonica (0983) measure a delta-E of 5.55 apart. They sit within 1.3 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Roasted Squash holds more color, chroma 52.3 against 49.9, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Japonica depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 42.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Roasted Squash and Vista Paint Japonica are delta-E 5.55 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Roasted Squash and Vista Paint Japonica is delta-E 5.55.
Dunn-Edwards Roasted Squash is lighter than Vista Paint Japonica by 1.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Roasted Squash | Japonica | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5278 | 0983 |
| Hex | #E6A255 | #E69C5A |
| Light reflectance | 43.3 | 42.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 52.3 | 49.9 |
| Hue angle | 70.3° | 64.9° |
| Color family | orange | orange |