ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy VS-9103 and Vista Paint 0912, ΔE 9.79 apart
Dutch Boy Crisp Ecru (VS-9103) and Vista Paint Tropical Dream (0912) measure a delta-E of 9.79 apart. Crisp Ecru is 4.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Tropical Dream holds more color, chroma 40.8 against 33.6, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Crisp Ecru reads as a orange at hue angle 69.7 degrees, Tropical Dream as a yellow at 78.7. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Tropical Dream depth in Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 53.0 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Crisp Ecru and Vista Paint Tropical Dream are delta-E 9.79 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Crisp Ecru and Vista Paint Tropical Dream is delta-E 9.79.
Dutch Boy Crisp Ecru is lighter than Vista Paint Tropical Dream by 4.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Tropical Dream carries more color than Dutch Boy Crisp Ecru - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Crisp Ecru | Tropical Dream | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | VS-9103 | 0912 |
| Hex | #F1BF8E | #E5B875 |
| Light reflectance | 57.9 | 53.0 |
| Undertone | orange | yellow |
| Chroma | 33.6 | 40.8 |
| Hue angle | 69.7° | 78.7° |
| Color family | orange | orange |