ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5684 and Vista Paint 0717, ΔE 7.12 apart
Dunn-Edwards Rain Forest (DE5684) and Vista Paint Tropical Tale (0717) measure a delta-E of 7.12 apart. Tropical Tale is 4.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Rain Forest holds more color, chroma 46.6 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 Rain Forest depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 24.3 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Rain Forest and Vista Paint Tropical Tale are delta-E 7.12 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Rain Forest and Vista Paint Tropical Tale is delta-E 7.12.
Vista Paint Tropical Tale is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Rain Forest by 4.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dunn-Edwards Rain Forest carries more color than Vista Paint Tropical Tale - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Rain Forest | Tropical Tale | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5684 | 0717 |
| Hex | #009A70 | #40A374 |
| Light reflectance | 24.3 | 29.0 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 46.6 | 43.2 |
| Hue angle | 164.4° | 158.3° |
| Color family | teal | green |