ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5849 and Vista Paint 0616, ΔE 3.75 apart
Dunn-Edwards January Frost (DE5849) and Vista Paint Bluette (0616) measure a delta-E of 3.75 apart. They sit within 0.1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. January Frost holds more color, chroma 19.1 against 16.6, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Bluette depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 50.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards January Frost and Vista Paint Bluette are delta-E 3.75 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards January Frost and Vista Paint Bluette is delta-E 3.75.
| January Frost | Bluette | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5849 | 0616 |
| Hex | #99C1DC | #A1BDD7 |
| Light reflectance | 50.1 | 50.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 19.1 | 16.6 |
| Hue angle | 248.5° | 257.1° |
| Color family | teal | blue |