Dunn-Edwards DE5384 and Vista Paint AC102, ΔE 6.9 apart
Dunn-Edwards Spicy Mustard (DE5384) and Vista Paint Mustard Field (AC102) measure a delta-E of 6.9 apart. Mustard Field is 4.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Mustard Field holds more color, chroma 64.4 against 58, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Spicy Mustard depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 39.8 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Spicy Mustard and Vista Paint Mustard Field are delta-E 6.9 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Spicy Mustard and Vista Paint Mustard Field is delta-E 6.9.
Vista Paint Mustard Field is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Spicy Mustard by 4.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Mustard Field carries more color than Dunn-Edwards Spicy Mustard - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Spicy Mustard | Mustard Field | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5384 | AC102 |
| Hex | #CFA33B | #D8A931 |
| Light reflectance | 39.8 | 44.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 58.0 | 64.4 |
| Hue angle | 84.3° | 84.6° |
| Color family | orange | orange |