ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy DCP-0594 and Vista Paint 0617, ΔE 16.58 apart
Dutch Boy Simply Sparkling (DCP-0594) and Vista Paint John's Blue (0617) measure a delta-E of 16.58 apart. Simply Sparkling is 24.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. John's Blue holds more color, chroma 18 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, John's Blue as a blue at 259.0. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the John's Blue depth in Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 36.0 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Simply Sparkling and Vista Paint John's Blue are delta-E 16.58 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 John's Blue is delta-E 16.58.
Dutch Boy Simply Sparkling is lighter than Vista Paint John's Blue by 24.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint John's Blue carries more color than Dutch Boy Simply Sparkling - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Simply Sparkling | John's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | DCP-0594 | 0617 |
| Hex | #BCCEE6 | #87A4C0 |
| Light reflectance | 60.5 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | blue undertone | blue |
| Chroma | 13.9 | 18.0 |
| Hue angle | 265.4° | 259.0° |
| Color family | blue | blue |