Comparison

Outer Space vs Thunderstorm

Dunn-Edwards DE5824 and Vista Paint 0514, ΔE 4.16 apart

Dunn-Edwards Outer Space DE5824 on a wall, hex #53626E
Outer Space Dunn-Edwards DE5824
Vista Paint Thunderstorm 0514 on a wall, hex #5D636B
Thunderstorm Vista Paint 0514
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 4.16Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Dunn-Edwards Outer Space (DE5824) and Vista Paint Thunderstorm (0514) measure a delta-E of 4.16 apart. They sit within 1.3 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Outer Space holds more color, chroma 9.1 against 5.3, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Outer Space reads as a blue undertone at hue angle 252.4 degrees, Thunderstorm as a blue cast at 264.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Outer Space depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 11.7 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Dunn-Edwards Outer Space and Vista Paint Thunderstorm?

Dunn-Edwards Outer Space and Vista Paint Thunderstorm are delta-E 4.16 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Dunn-Edwards Outer Space and Vista Paint Thunderstorm?

The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Outer Space and Vista Paint Thunderstorm is delta-E 4.16.

Which is lighter, Dunn-Edwards Outer Space or Vista Paint Thunderstorm?

Vista Paint Thunderstorm is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Outer Space by 1.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).

Which is more saturated, Dunn-Edwards Outer Space or Vista Paint Thunderstorm?

Dunn-Edwards Outer Space carries more color than Vista Paint Thunderstorm - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 4.16 Outer Space and Thunderstorm
LIGHTESTThunderstorm LRV 13.0
DARKESTOuter Space LRV 11.7
SPREAD1.3LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Outer Space Thunderstorm
Brand Dunn-Edwards Vista Paint
Code DE5824 0514
Hex #53626E #5D636B
Light reflectance 11.7 13.0
Undertone blue undertone blue cast
Chroma 9.1 5.3
Hue angle 252.4° 264.5°
Color family black gray

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