ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5034 and Vista Paint AC126, ΔE 6.88 apart
Dunn-Edwards Cherry Berry (DE5034) and Vista Paint Merlot Magic (AC126) measure a delta-E of 6.88 apart. They sit within 1.4 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Merlot Magic holds more color, chroma 39.5 against 36.7, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Cherry Berry depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 13.6 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Cherry Berry and Vista Paint Merlot Magic are delta-E 6.88 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Cherry Berry and Vista Paint Merlot Magic is delta-E 6.88.
Vista Paint Merlot Magic is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Cherry Berry by 1.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Cherry Berry | Merlot Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5034 | AC126 |
| Hex | #9F4D65 | #A94F5F |
| Light reflectance | 13.6 | 15.0 |
| Undertone | pink | pink |
| Chroma | 36.7 | 39.5 |
| Hue angle | 3.3° | 12.5° |
| Color family | pink | red |