ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5878 and Vista Paint 0597, ΔE 9.19 apart
Dunn-Edwards Bachelor Blue (DE5878) and Vista Paint Himalaya Sky (0597) measure a delta-E of 9.19 apart. Bachelor Blue is 7.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Himalaya Sky holds more color, chroma 25.4 against 19.4, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Himalaya Sky depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 31.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Bachelor Blue and Vista Paint Himalaya Sky are delta-E 9.19 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Bachelor Blue and Vista Paint Himalaya Sky is delta-E 9.19.
Dunn-Edwards Bachelor Blue is lighter than Vista Paint Himalaya Sky by 7.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Himalaya Sky carries more color than Dunn-Edwards Bachelor Blue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Bachelor Blue | Himalaya Sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5878 | 0597 |
| Hex | #8FAACA | #7C98C3 |
| Light reflectance | 38.9 | 31.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 19.4 | 25.4 |
| Hue angle | 264.5° | 272.0° |
| Color family | blue | blue |