Comparison

Smoky Gray vs Grey Locks

Dutch Boy VS-9305 and Vista Paint 0570, ΔE 15.48 apart

Dutch Boy Smoky Gray VS-9305 on a wall, hex #95958D
Smoky Gray Dutch Boy VS-9305
Vista Paint Grey Locks 0570 on a wall, hex #756D63
Grey Locks Vista Paint 0570
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 15.48Not even close. Pick the one you actually want.

Dutch Boy Smoky Gray (VS-9305) and Vista Paint Grey Locks (0570) measure a delta-E of 15.48 apart. Smoky Gray is 13.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Grey Locks holds more color, chroma 6.8 against 4.5, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Grey Locks depth in Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 16.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Dutch Boy Smoky Gray and Vista Paint Grey Locks?

Dutch Boy Smoky Gray and Vista Paint Grey Locks are delta-E 15.48 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Dutch Boy Smoky Gray and Vista Paint Grey Locks?

The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Smoky Gray and Vista Paint Grey Locks is delta-E 15.48.

Which is lighter, Dutch Boy Smoky Gray or Vista Paint Grey Locks?

Dutch Boy Smoky Gray is lighter than Vista Paint Grey Locks by 13.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 15.48 Smoky Gray and Grey Locks
LIGHTESTSmoky Gray LRV 29.8
DARKESTGrey Locks LRV 16.0
SPREAD13.8LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Smoky Gray Grey Locks
Brand Dutch Boy Vista Paint
Code VS-9305 0570
Hex #95958D #756D63
Light reflectance 29.8 16.0
Undertone yellow cast yellow cast
Chroma 4.5 6.8
Hue angle 109.7° 79.3°
Color family gray gray

Each on its own

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