ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy D-6742 and Vista Paint H0044, ΔE 11.56 apart
Dutch Boy Sky Blue (D-6742) and Vista Paint Emily (H0044) measure a delta-E of 11.56 apart. Emily is 10.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Sky Blue holds more color, chroma 24.7 against 14.9, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Sky Blue depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 47.7 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Sky Blue and Vista Paint Emily are delta-E 11.56 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Sky Blue and Vista Paint Emily is delta-E 11.56.
Vista Paint Emily is lighter than Dutch Boy Sky Blue by 10.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dutch Boy Sky Blue carries more color than Vista Paint Emily - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Sky Blue | Emily | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | D-6742 | H0044 |
| Hex | #7AC2D8 | #A7CFDC |
| Light reflectance | 47.7 | 58.0 |
| Undertone | teal | teal |
| Chroma | 24.7 | 14.9 |
| Hue angle | 227.0° | 226.4° |
| Color family | teal | teal |