ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy DCP-0018 and Vista Paint 8556, ΔE 6.04 apart
Dutch Boy Dove White (DCP-0018) and Vista Paint Whisper of White (8556) measure a delta-E of 6.04 apart. Dove White is 6.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Whisper of White holds more color, chroma 9.6 against 3.8, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Dove White reads as a yellow cast at hue angle 93.1 degrees, Whisper of White as a yellow undertone at 79.2. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Whisper of White depth in Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 73.0 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Dove White and Vista Paint Whisper of White are delta-E 6.04 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Dove White and Vista Paint Whisper of White is delta-E 6.04.
Dutch Boy Dove White is lighter than Vista Paint Whisper of White by 6.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Whisper of White carries more color than Dutch Boy Dove White - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Dove White | Whisper of White | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | DCP-0018 | 8556 |
| Hex | #E9E6DF | #EFE2D2 |
| Light reflectance | 79.2 | 73.0 |
| Undertone | yellow cast | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 3.8 | 9.6 |
| Hue angle | 93.1° | 79.2° |
| Color family | gray | tan |