ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5549 and Vista Paint 7712, ΔE 7.95 apart
Dunn-Edwards Wedge of Lime (DE5549) and Vista Paint Snappy Green (7712) measure a delta-E of 7.95 apart. Wedge of Lime is 14.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Wedge of Lime holds more color, chroma 36.4 against 31.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Snappy Green depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 64.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Wedge of Lime and Vista Paint Snappy Green are delta-E 7.95 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Wedge of Lime and Vista Paint Snappy Green is delta-E 7.95.
Dunn-Edwards Wedge of Lime is lighter than Vista Paint Snappy Green by 14.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dunn-Edwards Wedge of Lime carries more color than Vista Paint Snappy Green - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Wedge of Lime | Snappy Green | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5549 | 7712 |
| Hex | #E1ECA5 | #D0DA9E |
| Light reflectance | 78.7 | 64.0 |
| Undertone | yellow-green | yellow-green |
| Chroma | 36.4 | 31.3 |
| Hue angle | 114.0° | 114.7° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |