ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy D-6783 and Vista Paint 8565, ΔE 15.07 apart
Dutch Boy Caramel Brown (D-6783) and Vista Paint Pinecone Path (8565) measure a delta-E of 15.07 apart. Pinecone Path is 2.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Caramel Brown holds more color, chroma 36 against 23.1, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Caramel Brown depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 11.6 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Caramel Brown and Vista Paint Pinecone Path are delta-E 15.07 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Caramel Brown and Vista Paint Pinecone Path is delta-E 15.07.
Vista Paint Pinecone Path is lighter than Dutch Boy Caramel Brown by 2.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dutch Boy Caramel Brown carries more color than Vista Paint Pinecone Path - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Caramel Brown | Pinecone Path | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | D-6783 | 8565 |
| Hex | #8D5033 | #8A664C |
| Light reflectance | 11.6 | 14.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 36.0 | 23.1 |
| Hue angle | 50.8° | 61.7° |
| Color family | orange | tan |