ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DEC731 and Vista Paint 7854, ΔE 5.55 apart
Dunn-Edwards Highlight Gold (DEC731) and Vista Paint September Sun (7854) measure a delta-E of 5.55 apart. Highlight Gold is 6.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. September Sun holds more color, chroma 50 against 45.9, 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 Highlight Gold and Vista Paint September Sun are delta-E 5.55 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Highlight Gold and Vista Paint September Sun is delta-E 5.55.
Dunn-Edwards Highlight Gold is lighter than Vista Paint September Sun by 6.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint September Sun carries more color than Dunn-Edwards Highlight Gold - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Highlight Gold | September Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DEC731 | 7854 |
| Hex | #DFC16D | #D4B95C |
| Light reflectance | 54.9 | 48.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 45.9 | 50.0 |
| Hue angle | 89.8° | 91.9° |
| Color family | orange | yellow |