ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5055 and Vista Paint 1145, ΔE 8.49 apart
Dunn-Edwards Merlot (DE5055) and Vista Paint Romeo O Romeo (1145) measure a delta-E of 8.49 apart. Merlot is 1.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Romeo O Romeo holds more color, chroma 47.7 against 39.9, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Romeo O Romeo depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 12.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Merlot and Vista Paint Romeo O Romeo are delta-E 8.49 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Merlot and Vista Paint Romeo O Romeo is delta-E 8.49.
Dunn-Edwards Merlot is lighter than Vista Paint Romeo O Romeo by 1.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Romeo O Romeo carries more color than Dunn-Edwards Merlot - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Merlot | Romeo O Romeo | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5055 | 1145 |
| Hex | #A44A56 | #A63B49 |
| Light reflectance | 13.5 | 12.0 |
| Undertone | pink | pink |
| Chroma | 39.9 | 47.7 |
| Hue angle | 16.2° | 19.0° |
| Color family | red | red |