Comparison

Angel’s Wing vs Shortcake

Dutch Boy VS-9118 and Vista Paint 0868, ΔE 7.69 apart

Dutch Boy Angel’s Wing VS-9118 on a wall, hex #F6DFC0
Angel’s Wing Dutch Boy VS-9118
Vista Paint Shortcake 0868 on a wall, hex #EDDAAD
Shortcake Vista Paint 0868
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 7.69Not even close. Pick the one you actually want.

Dutch Boy Angel’s Wing (VS-9118) and Vista Paint Shortcake (0868) measure a delta-E of 7.69 apart. Angel’s Wing is 5.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Shortcake holds more color, chroma 24.6 against 18.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Shortcake depth in Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 71.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Dutch Boy Angel’s Wing and Vista Paint Shortcake?

Dutch Boy Angel’s Wing and Vista Paint Shortcake are delta-E 7.69 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Dutch Boy Angel’s Wing and Vista Paint Shortcake?

The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Angel’s Wing and Vista Paint Shortcake is delta-E 7.69.

Which is lighter, Dutch Boy Angel’s Wing or Vista Paint Shortcake?

Dutch Boy Angel’s Wing is lighter than Vista Paint Shortcake by 5.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).

Which is more saturated, Dutch Boy Angel’s Wing or Vista Paint Shortcake?

Vista Paint Shortcake carries more color than Dutch Boy Angel’s Wing - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 7.69 Angel’s Wing and Shortcake
LIGHTESTAngel’s Wing LRV 76.2
DARKESTShortcake LRV 71.0
SPREAD5.2LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Angel’s Wing Shortcake
Brand Dutch Boy Vista Paint
Code VS-9118 0868
Hex #F6DFC0 #EDDAAD
Light reflectance 76.2 71.0
Undertone yellow yellow
Chroma 18.3 24.6
Hue angle 80.1° 90.5°
Color family tan tan

Each on its own

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