ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DEC718 and Vista Paint H0126, ΔE 5.14 apart
Dunn-Edwards Mesa Tan (DEC718) and Vista Paint Maple (H0126) measure a delta-E of 5.14 apart. Maple is 2.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Maple holds more color, chroma 22.9 against 19.1, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Mesa Tan depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 27.9 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Mesa Tan and Vista Paint Maple are delta-E 5.14 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Mesa Tan and Vista Paint Maple is delta-E 5.14.
Vista Paint Maple is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Mesa Tan by 2.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Maple carries more color than Dunn-Edwards Mesa Tan - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Mesa Tan | Maple | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DEC718 | H0126 |
| Hex | #A78B71 | #B58F73 |
| Light reflectance | 27.9 | 30.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 19.1 | 22.9 |
| Hue angle | 69.5° | 62.9° |
| Color family | tan | tan |