Dunn-Edwards DE5451 and Vista Paint 7854, ΔE 7.11 apart
Dunn-Edwards Dijon Mustard (DE5451) and Vista Paint September Sun (7854) measure a delta-E of 7.11 apart. Dijon Mustard is 11.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. September Sun holds more color, chroma 50 against 46.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the September Sun depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 48.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Dijon Mustard and Vista Paint September Sun are delta-E 7.11 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Dijon Mustard and Vista Paint September Sun is delta-E 7.11.
Dunn-Edwards Dijon Mustard is lighter than Vista Paint September Sun by 11.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint September Sun carries more color than Dunn-Edwards Dijon Mustard - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Dijon Mustard | September Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5451 | 7854 |
| Hex | #E2CA73 | #D4B95C |
| Light reflectance | 59.6 | 48.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 46.3 | 50.0 |
| Hue angle | 93.4° | 91.9° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |