ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy DCP-0617 and Vista Paint 0647, ΔE 21.4 apart
Dutch Boy John's Blue (DCP-0617) and Vista Paint Zenith (0647) measure a delta-E of 21.4 apart. John's Blue is 22.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Zenith holds more color, chroma 24 against 17, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Zenith depth in Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 20.0 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy John's Blue and Vista Paint Zenith are delta-E 21.4 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 Zenith is delta-E 21.4.
Dutch Boy John's Blue is lighter than Vista Paint Zenith by 22.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Zenith carries more color than Dutch Boy John's Blue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| John's Blue | Zenith | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | DCP-0617 | 0647 |
| Hex | #97B2CD | #557EA2 |
| Light reflectance | 42.8 | 20.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 17.0 | 24.0 |
| Hue angle | 259.4° | 260.2° |
| Color family | blue | blue |