ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5878 and Vista Paint 0617, ΔE 3.4 apart
Dunn-Edwards Bachelor Blue (DE5878) and Vista Paint John's Blue (0617) measure a delta-E of 3.4 apart. Bachelor Blue is 2.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 19.4 and 18. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the John's Blue depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 36.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Bachelor Blue and Vista Paint John's Blue are delta-E 3.4 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Bachelor Blue and Vista Paint John's Blue is delta-E 3.4.
Dunn-Edwards Bachelor Blue is lighter than Vista Paint John's Blue by 2.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Bachelor Blue | John's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5878 | 0617 |
| Hex | #8FAACA | #87A4C0 |
| Light reflectance | 38.9 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 19.4 | 18.0 |
| Hue angle | 264.5° | 259.0° |
| Color family | blue | blue |