ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5426 and Vista Paint AC102, ΔE 5.43 apart
Dunn-Edwards Mustard Seed (DE5426) and Vista Paint Mustard Field (AC102) measure a delta-E of 5.43 apart. Mustard Field is 7.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 63.2 and 64.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Mustard Seed depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 36.9 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Mustard Seed and Vista Paint Mustard Field are delta-E 5.43 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Mustard Seed and Vista Paint Mustard Field is delta-E 5.43.
Vista Paint Mustard Field is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Mustard Seed by 7.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Mustard Seed | Mustard Field | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5426 | AC102 |
| Hex | #C69F26 | #D8A931 |
| Light reflectance | 36.9 | 44.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 63.2 | 64.4 |
| Hue angle | 87.2° | 84.6° |
| Color family | orange | orange |