ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy DCP-0251 and Vista Paint 8529, ΔE 9.51 apart
Dutch Boy Alchemy (DCP-0251) and Vista Paint Star of the Garden (8529) measure a delta-E of 9.51 apart. Alchemy is 20.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 18.1 and 18.2. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Star of the Garden depth in Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 51.0 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Alchemy and Vista Paint Star of the Garden are delta-E 9.51 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Alchemy and Vista Paint Star of the Garden is delta-E 9.51.
Dutch Boy Alchemy is lighter than Vista Paint Star of the Garden by 20.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Alchemy | Star of the Garden | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | DCP-0251 | 8529 |
| Hex | #EED9BA | #D6BEA1 |
| Light reflectance | 71.3 | 51.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 18.1 | 18.2 |
| Hue angle | 82.2° | 77.2° |
| Color family | tan | tan |