ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy DCP-0589 and Vista Paint 0638, ΔE 13.16 apart
Dutch Boy Celestial Horizon (DCP-0589) and Vista Paint Watery Sea (0638) measure a delta-E of 13.16 apart. Watery Sea is 12.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Watery Sea holds more color, chroma 25.5 against 16.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Celestial Horizon depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 36.2 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Celestial Horizon and Vista Paint Watery Sea are delta-E 13.16 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Celestial Horizon and Vista Paint Watery Sea is delta-E 13.16.
Vista Paint Watery Sea is lighter than Dutch Boy Celestial Horizon by 12.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Watery Sea carries more color than Dutch Boy Celestial Horizon - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Celestial Horizon | Watery Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | DCP-0589 | 0638 |
| Hex | #8FA4BF | #8DBFE6 |
| Light reflectance | 36.2 | 49.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 16.3 | 25.5 |
| Hue angle | 265.7° | 254.7° |
| Color family | blue | teal |