ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy DCP-0617 and Vista Paint H0044, ΔE 13.13 apart
Dutch Boy John's Blue (DCP-0617) and Vista Paint Emily (H0044) measure a delta-E of 13.13 apart. Emily is 15.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. John's Blue holds more color, chroma 17 against 14.9, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: John's Blue reads as a blue at hue angle 259.4 degrees, Emily as a teal at 226.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. 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.
Dutch Boy John's Blue and Vista Paint Emily are delta-E 13.13 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 Emily is delta-E 13.13.
Vista Paint Emily is lighter than Dutch Boy John's Blue by 15.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| John's Blue | Emily | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | DCP-0617 | H0044 |
| Hex | #97B2CD | #A7CFDC |
| Light reflectance | 42.8 | 58.0 |
| Undertone | blue | teal |
| Chroma | 17.0 | 14.9 |
| Hue angle | 259.4° | 226.4° |
| Color family | blue | teal |