ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5055 and Vista Paint AC126, ΔE 3.29 apart
Dunn-Edwards Merlot (DE5055) and Vista Paint Merlot Magic (AC126) measure a delta-E of 3.29 apart. Merlot Magic is 1.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 39.9 and 39.5. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Merlot depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 13.5 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Merlot and Vista Paint Merlot Magic are delta-E 3.29 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Merlot and Vista Paint Merlot Magic is delta-E 3.29.
Vista Paint Merlot Magic is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Merlot by 1.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Merlot | Merlot Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5055 | AC126 |
| Hex | #A44A56 | #A94F5F |
| Light reflectance | 13.5 | 15.0 |
| Undertone | pink | pink |
| Chroma | 39.9 | 39.5 |
| Hue angle | 16.2° | 12.5° |
| Color family | red | red |