ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy VS-9771 and Vista Paint 8077, ΔE 17.98 apart
Dutch Boy Cottage Red (VS-9771) and Vista Paint Scarlet Sumac (8077) measure a delta-E of 17.98 apart. Scarlet Sumac is 6.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Cottage Red holds more color, chroma 53.4 against 41.4, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Cottage Red depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 9.9 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Cottage Red and Vista Paint Scarlet Sumac are delta-E 17.98 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Cottage Red and Vista Paint Scarlet Sumac is delta-E 17.98.
Vista Paint Scarlet Sumac is lighter than Dutch Boy Cottage Red by 6.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dutch Boy Cottage Red carries more color than Vista Paint Scarlet Sumac - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Cottage Red | Scarlet Sumac | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | VS-9771 | 8077 |
| Hex | #9B3821 | #B15850 |
| Light reflectance | 9.9 | 16.0 |
| Undertone | red | red |
| Chroma | 53.4 | 41.4 |
| Hue angle | 41.4° | 31.2° |
| Color family | red | red |