ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5041 and Vista Paint AC126, ΔE 9.65 apart
Dunn-Edwards Sangria (DE5041) and Vista Paint Merlot Magic (AC126) measure a delta-E of 9.65 apart. They sit within 0.4 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Sangria holds more color, chroma 47.1 against 39.5, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Sangria depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 14.6 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Sangria and Vista Paint Merlot Magic are delta-E 9.65 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Sangria and Vista Paint Merlot Magic is delta-E 9.65.
Dunn-Edwards Sangria carries more color than Vista Paint Merlot Magic - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Sangria | Merlot Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5041 | AC126 |
| Hex | #B14566 | #A94F5F |
| Light reflectance | 14.6 | 15.0 |
| Undertone | pink | pink |
| Chroma | 47.1 | 39.5 |
| Hue angle | 4.7° | 12.5° |
| Color family | pink | red |