ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE6012 and Vista Paint 8711, ΔE 5.71 apart
Dunn-Edwards Plumville (DE6012) and Vista Paint Merry Meredith (8711) measure a delta-E of 5.71 apart. Merry Meredith is 2.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Merry Meredith holds more color, chroma 15.9 against 12, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Plumville reads as a pink undertone at hue angle 9.8 degrees, Merry Meredith as a pink at 2.7. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Plumville depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 24.7 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Plumville and Vista Paint Merry Meredith are delta-E 5.71 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Plumville and Vista Paint Merry Meredith is delta-E 5.71.
Vista Paint Merry Meredith is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Plumville by 2.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Merry Meredith carries more color than Dunn-Edwards Plumville - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Plumville | Merry Meredith | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE6012 | 8711 |
| Hex | #9E8185 | #AE8891 |
| Light reflectance | 24.7 | 27.0 |
| Undertone | pink undertone | pink |
| Chroma | 12.0 | 15.9 |
| Hue angle | 9.8° | 2.7° |
| Color family | pink | pink |