ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy DCP-0617 and Vista Paint 7294, ΔE 23.01 apart
Dutch Boy John's Blue (DCP-0617) and Vista Paint Blue Monday (7294) measure a delta-E of 23.01 apart. John's Blue is 26.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Blue Monday holds more color, chroma 21 against 17, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Blue Monday depth in Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 16.0 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy John's Blue and Vista Paint Blue Monday are delta-E 23.01 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 Vista Paint Blue Monday is delta-E 23.01.
Dutch Boy John's Blue is lighter than Vista Paint Blue Monday by 26.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Blue Monday carries more color than Dutch Boy John's Blue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| John's Blue | Blue Monday | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | DCP-0617 | 7294 |
| Hex | #97B2CD | #527896 |
| Light reflectance | 42.8 | 16.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 17.0 | 21.0 |
| Hue angle | 259.4° | 256.4° |
| Color family | blue | blue |