ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5815 and Vista Paint 0617, ΔE 4.64 apart
Dunn-Edwards Frozen Lake (DE5815) and Vista Paint John's Blue (0617) measure a delta-E of 4.64 apart. John's Blue is 4.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 16.7 and 18. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Frozen Lake depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 31.2 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Frozen Lake and Vista Paint John's Blue are delta-E 4.64 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Frozen Lake and Vista Paint John's Blue is delta-E 4.64.
Vista Paint John's Blue is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Frozen Lake by 4.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Frozen Lake | John's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5815 | 0617 |
| Hex | #7B9CB3 | #87A4C0 |
| Light reflectance | 31.2 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 16.7 | 18.0 |
| Hue angle | 249.6° | 259.0° |
| Color family | teal | blue |