ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy DCP-1009 and Vista Paint 0156, ΔE 17.7 apart
Dutch Boy Bedtime Story (DCP-1009) and Vista Paint Skinny Dip (0156) measure a delta-E of 17.7 apart. Bedtime Story is 24.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Skinny Dip holds more color, chroma 22.8 against 20.4, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Skinny Dip depth in Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 31.0 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Bedtime Story and Vista Paint Skinny Dip are delta-E 17.7 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Bedtime Story and Vista Paint Skinny Dip is delta-E 17.7.
Dutch Boy Bedtime Story is lighter than Vista Paint Skinny Dip by 24.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Bedtime Story | Skinny Dip | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | DCP-1009 | 0156 |
| Hex | #E3BEA4 | #B58E73 |
| Light reflectance | 55.8 | 31.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 20.4 | 22.8 |
| Hue angle | 62.5° | 61.3° |
| Color family | tan | tan |