ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy VS-9550 and Vista Paint AC138, ΔE 38.39 apart
Dutch Boy Blue Royale (VS-9550) and Vista Paint Grape Riot (AC138) measure a delta-E of 38.39 apart. Grape Riot is 9.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Blue Royale holds more color, chroma 51.7 against 34, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Blue Royale reads as a violet at hue angle 292.4 degrees, Grape Riot as a purple at 334.7. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Blue Royale depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 5.9 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Blue Royale and Vista Paint Grape Riot are delta-E 38.39 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Blue Royale and Vista Paint Grape Riot is delta-E 38.39.
Vista Paint Grape Riot is lighter than Dutch Boy Blue Royale by 9.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dutch Boy Blue Royale carries more color than Vista Paint Grape Riot - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Blue Royale | Grape Riot | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | VS-9550 | AC138 |
| Hex | #243F90 | #915783 |
| Light reflectance | 5.9 | 15.0 |
| Undertone | violet | purple |
| Chroma | 51.7 | 34.0 |
| Hue angle | 292.4° | 334.7° |
| Color family | blue | pink |