Comparison

Simply Sparkling vs Lilacs in Spring

Dutch Boy DCP-0594 and Vista Paint 1182, ΔE 15.07 apart

Dutch Boy Simply Sparkling DCP-0594 on a wall, hex #BCCEE6
Simply Sparkling Dutch Boy DCP-0594
Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring 1182 on a wall, hex #E7CFE4
Lilacs in Spring Vista Paint 1182
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 15.07Not even close. Pick the one you actually want.

Dutch Boy Simply Sparkling (DCP-0594) and Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring (1182) measure a delta-E of 15.07 apart. Lilacs in Spring is 6.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 13.9 and 14. The undertones part company: Simply Sparkling reads as a blue undertone at hue angle 265.4 degrees, Lilacs in Spring as a purple at 328.6. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Simply Sparkling depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 60.5 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Dutch Boy Simply Sparkling and Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring?

Dutch Boy Simply Sparkling and Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring are delta-E 15.07 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Dutch Boy Simply Sparkling and Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring?

The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Simply Sparkling and Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring is delta-E 15.07.

Which is lighter, Dutch Boy Simply Sparkling or Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring?

Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring is lighter than Dutch Boy Simply Sparkling by 6.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 15.07 Simply Sparkling and Lilacs in Spring
LIGHTESTLilacs in Spring LRV 67.0
DARKESTSimply Sparkling LRV 60.5
SPREAD6.5LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Simply Sparkling Lilacs in Spring
Brand Dutch Boy Vista Paint
Code DCP-0594 1182
Hex #BCCEE6 #E7CFE4
Light reflectance 60.5 67.0
Undertone blue undertone purple
Chroma 13.9 14.0
Hue angle 265.4° 328.6°
Color family blue pink

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