ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy VS-9802 and Vista Paint 0912, ΔE 5.05 apart
Dutch Boy Mocha (VS-9802) and Vista Paint Tropical Dream (0912) measure a delta-E of 5.05 apart. Mocha is 8.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 40.2 and 40.8. 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 Mocha and Vista Paint Tropical Dream are delta-E 5.05 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Mocha and Vista Paint Tropical Dream is delta-E 5.05.
Dutch Boy Mocha is lighter than Vista Paint Tropical Dream by 8.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Mocha | Tropical Dream | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | VS-9802 | 0912 |
| Hex | #F3C683 | #E5B875 |
| Light reflectance | 61.1 | 53.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 40.2 | 40.8 |
| Hue angle | 79.0° | 78.7° |
| Color family | orange | orange |