ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy DCP-0617 and Vista Paint 7410, ΔE 19.64 apart
Dutch Boy John's Blue (DCP-0617) and Vista Paint New Day Sky (7410) measure a delta-E of 19.64 apart. New Day Sky is 19.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. New Day Sky holds more color, chroma 20.6 against 17, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: John's Blue reads as a blue at hue angle 259.4 degrees, New Day Sky as a teal at 214.6. 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 New Day Sky are delta-E 19.64 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 New Day Sky is delta-E 19.64.
Vista Paint New Day Sky is lighter than Dutch Boy John's Blue by 19.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint New Day Sky carries more color than Dutch Boy John's Blue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| John's Blue | New Day Sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | DCP-0617 | 7410 |
| Hex | #97B2CD | #9FDDE8 |
| Light reflectance | 42.8 | 62.0 |
| Undertone | blue | teal |
| Chroma | 17.0 | 20.6 |
| Hue angle | 259.4° | 214.6° |
| Color family | blue | teal |