ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy DCP-0617 and Vista Paint 0638, ΔE 9.48 apart
Dutch Boy John's Blue (DCP-0617) and Vista Paint Watery Sea (0638) measure a delta-E of 9.48 apart. Watery Sea is 6.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Watery Sea holds more color, chroma 25.5 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 Watery Sea are delta-E 9.48 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 Watery Sea is delta-E 9.48.
Vista Paint Watery Sea is lighter than Dutch Boy John's Blue by 6.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Watery Sea carries more color than Dutch Boy John's Blue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| John's Blue | Watery Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | DCP-0617 | 0638 |
| Hex | #97B2CD | #8DBFE6 |
| Light reflectance | 42.8 | 49.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 17.0 | 25.5 |
| Hue angle | 259.4° | 254.7° |
| Color family | blue | teal |