ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5698 and Vista Paint 0717, ΔE 9.77 apart
Dunn-Edwards Tropical Kelp (DE5698) and Vista Paint Tropical Tale (0717) measure a delta-E of 9.77 apart. Tropical Tale is 3.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 43.3 and 43.2. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Tropical Kelp depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 25.6 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Tropical Kelp and Vista Paint Tropical Tale are delta-E 9.77 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Tropical Kelp and Vista Paint Tropical Tale is delta-E 9.77.
Vista Paint Tropical Tale is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Tropical Kelp by 3.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Tropical Kelp | Tropical Tale | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5698 | 0717 |
| Hex | #009D7D | #40A374 |
| Light reflectance | 25.6 | 29.0 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Hue angle | 170.7° | 158.3° |
| Color family | teal | green |