Dunn-Edwards DE5849 and Vista Paint 7249, ΔE 6.38 apart
Dunn-Edwards January Frost (DE5849) and Vista Paint Morning Sky (7249) measure a delta-E of 6.38 apart. Morning Sky is 4.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 19.1 and 18.1. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the January Frost depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 50.1 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards January Frost and Vista Paint Morning Sky are delta-E 6.38 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards January Frost and Vista Paint Morning Sky is delta-E 6.38.
Vista Paint Morning Sky is lighter than Dunn-Edwards January Frost by 4.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| January Frost | Morning Sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5849 | 7249 |
| Hex | #99C1DC | #B0CCEA |
| Light reflectance | 50.1 | 55.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 19.1 | 18.1 |
| Hue angle | 248.5° | 261.0° |
| Color family | teal | blue |