ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DEC718 and Vista Paint 0164, ΔE 4.05 apart
Dunn-Edwards Mesa Tan (DEC718) and Vista Paint Veldrift (0164) measure a delta-E of 4.05 apart. Mesa Tan is 1.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Veldrift holds more color, chroma 21.2 against 19.1, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Veldrift depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 26.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Mesa Tan and Vista Paint Veldrift are delta-E 4.05 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Mesa Tan and Vista Paint Veldrift is delta-E 4.05.
Dunn-Edwards Mesa Tan is lighter than Vista Paint Veldrift by 1.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Mesa Tan | Veldrift | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DEC718 | 0164 |
| Hex | #A78B71 | #A48268 |
| Light reflectance | 27.9 | 26.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 19.1 | 21.2 |
| Hue angle | 69.5° | 63.9° |
| Color family | tan | tan |