ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy VS-9109 and Vista Paint 7727, ΔE 14.42 apart
Dutch Boy Lightning Green (VS-9109) and Vista Paint Limeade (7727) measure a delta-E of 14.42 apart. Lightning Green is 17.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Lightning Green holds more color, chroma 45 against 34.5, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Limeade depth in Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 49.0 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Lightning Green and Vista Paint Limeade are delta-E 14.42 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Lightning Green and Vista Paint Limeade is delta-E 14.42.
Dutch Boy Lightning Green is lighter than Vista Paint Limeade by 17.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dutch Boy Lightning Green carries more color than Vista Paint Limeade - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Lightning Green | Limeade | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | VS-9109 | 7727 |
| Hex | #C7DF89 | #B9C281 |
| Light reflectance | 66.7 | 49.0 |
| Undertone | yellow-green | yellow-green |
| Chroma | 45.0 | 34.5 |
| Hue angle | 118.7° | 113.1° |
| Color family | green | yellow |