Comparison

Sandpit vs Veldrift

Dunn-Edwards DE6118 and Vista Paint 0164, ΔE 3.38 apart

Dunn-Edwards Sandpit DE6118 on a wall, hex #9E7C5E
Sandpit Dunn-Edwards DE6118
Vista Paint Veldrift 0164 on a wall, hex #A48268
Veldrift Vista Paint 0164
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 3.38Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

Dunn-Edwards Sandpit (DE6118) and Vista Paint Veldrift (0164) measure a delta-E of 3.38 apart. Veldrift is 3.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Sandpit holds more color, chroma 23.2 against 21.2, so it grays out less in dim light. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Sandpit depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 22.5 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Dunn-Edwards Sandpit and Vista Paint Veldrift?

Dunn-Edwards Sandpit and Vista Paint Veldrift are delta-E 3.38 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Dunn-Edwards Sandpit and Vista Paint Veldrift?

The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Sandpit and Vista Paint Veldrift is delta-E 3.38.

Which is lighter, Dunn-Edwards Sandpit or Vista Paint Veldrift?

Vista Paint Veldrift is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Sandpit by 3.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 3.38 Sandpit and Veldrift
LIGHTESTVeldrift LRV 26.0
DARKESTSandpit LRV 22.5
SPREAD3.5LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Sandpit Veldrift
Brand Dunn-Edwards Vista Paint
Code DE6118 0164
Hex #9E7C5E #A48268
Light reflectance 22.5 26.0
Undertone orange orange
Chroma 23.2 21.2
Hue angle 67.2° 63.9°
Color family tan tan

Each on its own

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