ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy 7472 and Vista Paint 1145, ΔE 24.22 apart
Dutch Boy Terra Cotta (7472) and Vista Paint Romeo O Romeo (1145) measure a delta-E of 24.22 apart. Romeo O Romeo is 2.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Romeo O Romeo holds more color, chroma 47.7 against 40, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Terra Cotta reads as a red at hue angle 49.0 degrees, Romeo O Romeo as a pink at 19.0. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Terra Cotta depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 9.2 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Terra Cotta and Vista Paint Romeo O Romeo are delta-E 24.22 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Terra Cotta and Vista Paint Romeo O Romeo is delta-E 24.22.
Vista Paint Romeo O Romeo is lighter than Dutch Boy Terra Cotta by 2.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Romeo O Romeo carries more color than Dutch Boy Terra Cotta - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Terra Cotta | Romeo O Romeo | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | 7472 | 1145 |
| Hex | #864326 | #A63B49 |
| Light reflectance | 9.2 | 12.0 |
| Undertone | red | pink |
| Chroma | 40.0 | 47.7 |
| Hue angle | 49.0° | 19.0° |
| Color family | orange | red |