ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5751 and Vista Paint 7440, ΔE 6.58 apart
Dunn-Edwards Plunging Waterfall (DE5751) and Vista Paint Swan Lake (7440) measure a delta-E of 6.58 apart. Plunging Waterfall is 8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Swan Lake holds more color, chroma 28 against 23.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Swan Lake depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 50.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Plunging Waterfall and Vista Paint Swan Lake are delta-E 6.58 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Plunging Waterfall and Vista Paint Swan Lake is delta-E 6.58.
Dunn-Edwards Plunging Waterfall is lighter than Vista Paint Swan Lake by 8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Swan Lake carries more color than Dunn-Edwards Plunging Waterfall - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Plunging Waterfall | Swan Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5751 | 7440 |
| Hex | #8CD4DF | #70CBD4 |
| Light reflectance | 58.0 | 50.0 |
| Undertone | teal | teal |
| Chroma | 23.3 | 28.0 |
| Hue angle | 212.5° | 207.5° |
| Color family | teal | teal |