ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy VS-9402 and Vista Paint 7344, ΔE 8.35 apart
Dutch Boy Blue Wings (VS-9402) and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue (7344) measure a delta-E of 8.35 apart. Gaugin's Blue is 2.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Gaugin's Blue holds more color, chroma 22.1 against 15.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Blue Wings depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 40.7 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Blue Wings and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue are delta-E 8.35 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Blue Wings and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue is delta-E 8.35.
Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue is lighter than Dutch Boy Blue Wings by 2.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue carries more color than Dutch Boy Blue Wings - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Blue Wings | Gaugin's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | VS-9402 | 7344 |
| Hex | #8AB1C2 | #87B4D4 |
| Light reflectance | 40.7 | 43.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 15.8 | 22.1 |
| Hue angle | 234.9° | 251.3° |
| Color family | teal | teal |