ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy VS-9109 and Vista Paint 7712, ΔE 13.95 apart
Dutch Boy Lightning Green (VS-9109) and Vista Paint Snappy Green (7712) measure a delta-E of 13.95 apart. Lightning Green is 2.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Lightning Green holds more color, chroma 45 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 Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 64.0 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Lightning Green and Vista Paint Snappy Green are delta-E 13.95 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Lightning Green and Vista Paint Snappy Green is delta-E 13.95.
Dutch Boy Lightning Green is lighter than Vista Paint Snappy Green by 2.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dutch Boy Lightning Green carries more color than Vista Paint Snappy Green - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Lightning Green | Snappy Green | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | VS-9109 | 7712 |
| Hex | #C7DF89 | #D0DA9E |
| Light reflectance | 66.7 | 64.0 |
| Undertone | yellow-green | yellow-green |
| Chroma | 45.0 | 31.3 |
| Hue angle | 118.7° | 114.7° |
| Color family | green | yellow |