ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy D-6742 and Vista Paint 0696, ΔE 29.33 apart
Dutch Boy Sky Blue (D-6742) and Vista Paint Meringue (0696) measure a delta-E of 29.33 apart. Sky Blue is 20.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Meringue holds more color, chroma 35.5 against 24.7, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Sky Blue reads as a teal at hue angle 227.0 degrees, Meringue as a green at 182.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Meringue depth in Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 27.0 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Sky Blue and Vista Paint Meringue are delta-E 29.33 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Sky Blue and Vista Paint Meringue is delta-E 29.33.
Dutch Boy Sky Blue is lighter than Vista Paint Meringue by 20.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Meringue carries more color than Dutch Boy Sky Blue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Sky Blue | Meringue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | D-6742 | 0696 |
| Hex | #7AC2D8 | #289F90 |
| Light reflectance | 47.7 | 27.0 |
| Undertone | teal | green |
| Chroma | 24.7 | 35.5 |
| Hue angle | 227.0° | 182.3° |
| Color family | teal | teal |