ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy DCP-0617 and Vista Paint 7344, ΔE 5.79 apart
Dutch Boy John's Blue (DCP-0617) and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue (7344) measure a delta-E of 5.79 apart. They sit within 0.2 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Gaugin's Blue holds more color, chroma 22.1 against 17, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the John's Blue depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 42.8 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy John's Blue and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue are delta-E 5.79 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy John's Blue and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue is delta-E 5.79.
Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue carries more color than Dutch Boy John's Blue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| John's Blue | Gaugin's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | DCP-0617 | 7344 |
| Hex | #97B2CD | #87B4D4 |
| Light reflectance | 42.8 | 43.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 17.0 | 22.1 |
| Hue angle | 259.4° | 251.3° |
| Color family | blue | teal |