ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5706 and Vista Paint 7549, ΔE 4.82 apart
Dunn-Edwards Pine Needle (DE5706) and Vista Paint Shamrock Green (7549) measure a delta-E of 4.82 apart. Pine Needle is 1.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Shamrock Green holds more color, chroma 29.3 against 24.9, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Shamrock Green depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 14.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Pine Needle and Vista Paint Shamrock Green are delta-E 4.82 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Pine Needle and Vista Paint Shamrock Green is delta-E 4.82.
Dunn-Edwards Pine Needle is lighter than Vista Paint Shamrock Green by 1.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Shamrock Green carries more color than Dunn-Edwards Pine Needle - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Pine Needle | Shamrock Green | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5706 | 7549 |
| Hex | #3A7968 | #307962 |
| Light reflectance | 15.6 | 14.0 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 24.9 | 29.3 |
| Hue angle | 172.8° | 168.4° |
| Color family | teal | teal |