ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5539 and Vista Paint 7715, ΔE 3.06 apart
Dunn-Edwards Fragile Fern (DE5539) and Vista Paint Kiwi Kiss (7715) measure a delta-E of 3.06 apart. Fragile Fern is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Kiwi Kiss holds more color, chroma 14.9 against 11.8, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Fragile Fern reads as a yellow-green undertone at hue angle 114.5 degrees, Kiwi Kiss as a yellow-green at 113.3. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Kiwi Kiss depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 84.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Fragile Fern and Vista Paint Kiwi Kiss are delta-E 3.06 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Fragile Fern and Vista Paint Kiwi Kiss is delta-E 3.06.
Dunn-Edwards Fragile Fern is lighter than Vista Paint Kiwi Kiss by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Kiwi Kiss carries more color than Dunn-Edwards Fragile Fern - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Fragile Fern | Kiwi Kiss | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5539 | 7715 |
| Hex | #EFF2DB | #F0F3D6 |
| Light reflectance | 87.0 | 84.0 |
| Undertone | yellow-green undertone | yellow-green |
| Chroma | 11.8 | 14.9 |
| Hue angle | 114.5° | 113.3° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |