Comparison

Hickory vs Sedge

Dunn-Edwards DEC759 and Vista Paint 0226, ΔE 4.62 apart

Dunn-Edwards Hickory DEC759 on a wall, hex #B7A28E
Hickory Dunn-Edwards DEC759
Vista Paint Sedge 0226 on a wall, hex #B1A793
Sedge Vista Paint 0226
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 4.62Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Dunn-Edwards Hickory (DEC759) and Vista Paint Sedge (0226) measure a delta-E of 4.62 apart. Sedge is 2.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Hickory holds more color, chroma 13.9 against 11.6, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Hickory reads as a orange undertone at hue angle 71.4 degrees, Sedge as a yellow undertone at 89.0. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Hickory depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 37.9 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Dunn-Edwards Hickory and Vista Paint Sedge?

Dunn-Edwards Hickory and Vista Paint Sedge are delta-E 4.62 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Dunn-Edwards Hickory and Vista Paint Sedge?

The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Hickory and Vista Paint Sedge is delta-E 4.62.

Which is lighter, Dunn-Edwards Hickory or Vista Paint Sedge?

Vista Paint Sedge is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Hickory by 2.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 4.62 Hickory and Sedge
LIGHTESTSedge LRV 40.0
DARKESTHickory LRV 37.9
SPREAD2.1LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Hickory Sedge
Brand Dunn-Edwards Vista Paint
Code DEC759 0226
Hex #B7A28E #B1A793
Light reflectance 37.9 40.0
Undertone orange undertone yellow undertone
Chroma 13.9 11.6
Hue angle 71.4° 89.0°
Color family tan tan

Each on its own

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