ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy DCP-0617 and Kilz RB240-01, ΔE 8.84 apart
Dutch Boy John's Blue (DCP-0617) and Kilz April Morning (RB240-01) measure a delta-E of 8.84 apart. April Morning is 12.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 17 and 16.6. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the John's Blue depth in Kilz's line, start from its LRV of 42.8 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy John's Blue and Kilz April Morning are delta-E 8.84 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 Kilz April Morning is delta-E 8.84.
Kilz April Morning is lighter than Dutch Boy John's Blue by 12.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| John's Blue | April Morning | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Kilz |
| Code | DCP-0617 | RB240-01 |
| Hex | #97B2CD | #B6C4E2 |
| Light reflectance | 42.8 | 54.9 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 17.0 | 16.6 |
| Hue angle | 259.4° | 275.1° |
| Color family | blue | blue |