Comparison

Terracotta vs Rosie O'Dell

Dutch Boy VS-9228 and Vista Paint AC122, ΔE 19.59 apart

Dutch Boy Terracotta VS-9228 on a wall, hex #B53B26
Terracotta Dutch Boy VS-9228
Vista Paint Rosie O'Dell AC122 on a wall, hex #BA4E50
Rosie O'Dell Vista Paint AC122
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 19.59Not even close. Pick the one you actually want.

Dutch Boy Terracotta (VS-9228) and Vista Paint Rosie O'Dell (AC122) measure a delta-E of 19.59 apart. Rosie O'Dell is 2.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Terracotta holds more color, chroma 62.3 against 48.6, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Terracotta depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 13.1 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Dutch Boy Terracotta and Vista Paint Rosie O'Dell?

Dutch Boy Terracotta and Vista Paint Rosie O'Dell are delta-E 19.59 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Dutch Boy Terracotta and Vista Paint Rosie O'Dell?

The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Terracotta and Vista Paint Rosie O'Dell is delta-E 19.59.

Which is lighter, Dutch Boy Terracotta or Vista Paint Rosie O'Dell?

Vista Paint Rosie O'Dell is lighter than Dutch Boy Terracotta by 2.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).

Which is more saturated, Dutch Boy Terracotta or Vista Paint Rosie O'Dell?

Dutch Boy Terracotta carries more color than Vista Paint Rosie O'Dell - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 19.59 Terracotta and Rosie O'Dell
LIGHTESTRosie O'Dell LRV 16.0
DARKESTTerracotta LRV 13.1
SPREAD2.9LRV points

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measured values
Terracotta Rosie O'Dell
Brand Dutch Boy Vista Paint
Code VS-9228 AC122
Hex #B53B26 #BA4E50
Light reflectance 13.1 16.0
Undertone red red
Chroma 62.3 48.6
Hue angle 39.3° 25.6°
Color family red red

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