Denim Tradition vs John's Blue

Dunn-Edwards DE5885 and Vista Paint 0617, ΔE 5.02 apart

Dunn-Edwards Denim Tradition DE5885 on a wall, hex #7F97B5 — Denim Tradition Dunn-Edwards DE5885

Vista Paint John's Blue 0617 on a wall, hex #87A4C0 — John's Blue Vista Paint 0617

Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 5.02Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Dunn-Edwards Denim Tradition (DE5885) and Vista Paint John's Blue (0617) measure a delta-E of 5.02 apart. John's Blue is 6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 18.4 and 18. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Denim Tradition depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 30.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Dunn-Edwards Denim Tradition and Vista Paint John's Blue?

Dunn-Edwards Denim Tradition and Vista Paint John's Blue are delta-E 5.02 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Dunn-Edwards Denim Tradition and Vista Paint John's Blue?

The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Denim Tradition and Vista Paint John's Blue is delta-E 5.02.

Which is lighter, Dunn-Edwards Denim Tradition or Vista Paint John's Blue?

Vista Paint John's Blue is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Denim Tradition by 6 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 5.02 Denim Tradition and John's Blue

LIGHTESTJohn's Blue LRV 36.0

DARKESTDenim Tradition LRV 30.0

SPREAD6LRV points

Side by side

measured values

	Denim Tradition	John's Blue
Brand	Dunn-Edwards	Vista Paint
Code	DE5885	0617
Hex	#7F97B5	#87A4C0
Light reflectance	30.0	36.0
Undertone	blue	blue
Chroma	18.4	18.0
Hue angle	265.9°	259.0°
Color family	blue	blue

Each on its own

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Denim Tradition Dunn-Edwards DE5885 John's Blue Vista Paint 0617