ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy DCP-0594 and Vista Paint 7344, ΔE 14.27 apart
Dutch Boy Simply Sparkling (DCP-0594) and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue (7344) measure a delta-E of 14.27 apart. Simply Sparkling is 17.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Gaugin's Blue holds more color, chroma 22.1 against 13.9, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Simply Sparkling reads as a blue undertone at hue angle 265.4 degrees, Gaugin's Blue as a blue at 251.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Gaugin's Blue depth in Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 43.0 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Simply Sparkling and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue are delta-E 14.27 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Simply Sparkling and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue is delta-E 14.27.
Dutch Boy Simply Sparkling is lighter than Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue by 17.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue carries more color than Dutch Boy Simply Sparkling - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Simply Sparkling | Gaugin's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | DCP-0594 | 7344 |
| Hex | #BCCEE6 | #87B4D4 |
| Light reflectance | 60.5 | 43.0 |
| Undertone | blue undertone | blue |
| Chroma | 13.9 | 22.1 |
| Hue angle | 265.4° | 251.3° |
| Color family | blue | teal |