ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5871 and Vista Paint 0617, ΔE 4.62 apart
Dunn-Edwards Downpour (DE5871) and Vista Paint John's Blue (0617) measure a delta-E of 4.62 apart. John's Blue is 5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. John's Blue holds more color, chroma 18 against 15.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Downpour depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 31.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Downpour and Vista Paint John's Blue are delta-E 4.62 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Downpour and Vista Paint John's Blue is delta-E 4.62.
Vista Paint John's Blue is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Downpour by 5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Downpour | John's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5871 | 0617 |
| Hex | #819AB1 | #87A4C0 |
| Light reflectance | 31.0 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 15.2 | 18.0 |
| Hue angle | 257.1° | 259.0° |
| Color family | blue | blue |