ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy DCP-0617 and Vista Paint 0645, ΔE 2.2 apart
Dutch Boy John's Blue (DCP-0617) and Vista Paint Calm Tint (0645) measure a delta-E of 2.2 apart. They sit within 0.2 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 17 and 18.2. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the John's Blue depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 42.8 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Dutch Boy John's Blue and Vista Paint Calm Tint are delta-E 2.2 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy John's Blue and Vista Paint Calm Tint is delta-E 2.2.
| John's Blue | Calm Tint | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | DCP-0617 | 0645 |
| Hex | #97B2CD | #91B3CE |
| Light reflectance | 42.8 | 43.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 17.0 | 18.2 |
| Hue angle | 259.4° | 253.3° |
| Color family | blue | teal |