ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5852 and Vista Paint 7294, ΔE 6.03 apart
Dunn-Edwards Rainy Lake (DE5852) and Vista Paint Blue Monday (7294) measure a delta-E of 6.03 apart. Blue Monday is 2.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Rainy Lake holds more color, chroma 24.4 against 21, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Rainy Lake depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 13.8 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Rainy Lake and Vista Paint Blue Monday are delta-E 6.03 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Rainy Lake and Vista Paint Blue Monday is delta-E 6.03.
Vista Paint Blue Monday is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Rainy Lake by 2.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dunn-Edwards Rainy Lake carries more color than Vista Paint Blue Monday - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Rainy Lake | Blue Monday | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5852 | 7294 |
| Hex | #3F6C8F | #527896 |
| Light reflectance | 13.8 | 16.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 24.4 | 21.0 |
| Hue angle | 258.7° | 256.4° |
| Color family | blue | blue |