ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5223 and Vista Paint 0970, ΔE 8.98 apart
Dunn-Edwards Energy Orange (DE5223) and Vista Paint Orange you Happy? (0970) measure a delta-E of 8.98 apart. Energy Orange is 6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 73.2 and 72.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Orange you Happy? depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 37.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Energy Orange and Vista Paint Orange you Happy? are delta-E 8.98 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Energy Orange and Vista Paint Orange you Happy? is delta-E 8.98.
Dunn-Edwards Energy Orange is lighter than Vista Paint Orange you Happy? by 6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Energy Orange | Orange you Happy? | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5223 | 0970 |
| Hex | #FF9532 | #F98433 |
| Light reflectance | 43.0 | 37.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 73.2 | 72.3 |
| Hue angle | 63.2° | 57.0° |
| Color family | orange | orange |