ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5663 and Vista Paint 0717, ΔE 8.39 apart
Dunn-Edwards Parsley (DE5663) and Vista Paint Tropical Tale (0717) measure a delta-E of 8.39 apart. Parsley is 2.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Parsley holds more color, chroma 47.7 against 43.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Tropical Tale depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 29.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Parsley and Vista Paint Tropical Tale are delta-E 8.39 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Parsley and Vista Paint Tropical Tale is delta-E 8.39.
Dunn-Edwards Parsley is lighter than Vista Paint Tropical Tale by 2.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dunn-Edwards Parsley carries more color than Vista Paint Tropical Tale - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Parsley | Tropical Tale | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5663 | 0717 |
| Hex | #4FAA6C | #40A374 |
| Light reflectance | 31.5 | 29.0 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 47.7 | 43.2 |
| Hue angle | 149.9° | 158.3° |
| Color family | green | green |