ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5786 and Dutch Boy VS-9402, ΔE 6.17 apart
Dunn-Edwards Eastern Sky (DE5786) and Dutch Boy Blue Wings (VS-9402) measure a delta-E of 6.17 apart. Eastern Sky is 7.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Eastern Sky holds more color, chroma 18.5 against 15.8, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Eastern Sky reads as a teal at hue angle 228.4 degrees, Blue Wings as a blue at 234.9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Blue Wings depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 40.7 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Eastern Sky and Dutch Boy Blue Wings are delta-E 6.17 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Eastern Sky and Dutch Boy Blue Wings is delta-E 6.17.
Dunn-Edwards Eastern Sky is lighter than Dutch Boy Blue Wings by 7.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Eastern Sky | Blue Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Dutch Boy |
| Code | DE5786 | VS-9402 |
| Hex | #8FC1D2 | #8AB1C2 |
| Light reflectance | 48.6 | 40.7 |
| Undertone | teal | blue |
| Chroma | 18.5 | 15.8 |
| Hue angle | 228.4° | 234.9° |
| Color family | teal | teal |