ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5445 and Vista Paint 7854, ΔE 3.97 apart
Dunn-Edwards Tanami Desert (DE5445) and Vista Paint September Sun (7854) measure a delta-E of 3.97 apart. September Sun is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. September Sun holds more color, chroma 50 against 47.4, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Tanami Desert depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 46.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Tanami Desert and Vista Paint September Sun are delta-E 3.97 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Tanami Desert and Vista Paint September Sun is delta-E 3.97.
Vista Paint September Sun is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Tanami Desert by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Tanami Desert | September Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5445 | 7854 |
| Hex | #D0B25C | #D4B95C |
| Light reflectance | 46.0 | 48.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 47.4 | 50.0 |
| Hue angle | 89.6° | 91.9° |
| Color family | orange | yellow |