Sapphire Fog vs John's Blue

Dunn-Edwards DE5899 and Vista Paint 0617, ΔE 6.1 apart

Dunn-Edwards Sapphire Fog DE5899 on a wall, hex #99A8C9 — Sapphire Fog Dunn-Edwards DE5899

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

Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 6.1Not even close. Pick the one you actually want.

Dunn-Edwards Sapphire Fog (DE5899) and Vista Paint John's Blue (0617) measure a delta-E of 6.1 apart. Sapphire Fog is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 18.7 and 18. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the John's Blue depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 36.0 rather than matching by name.

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

Dunn-Edwards Sapphire Fog and Vista Paint John's Blue are delta-E 6.1 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 Sapphire Fog and Vista Paint John's Blue?

The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Sapphire Fog and Vista Paint John's Blue is delta-E 6.1.

Which is lighter, Dunn-Edwards Sapphire Fog or Vista Paint John's Blue?

Dunn-Edwards Sapphire Fog is lighter than Vista Paint John's Blue by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 6.1 Sapphire Fog and John's Blue

LIGHTESTSapphire Fog LRV 39.0

DARKESTJohn's Blue LRV 36.0

SPREAD3LRV points

Side by side

measured values

	Sapphire Fog	John's Blue
Brand	Dunn-Edwards	Vista Paint
Code	DE5899	0617
Hex	#99A8C9	#87A4C0
Light reflectance	39.0	36.0
Undertone	blue	blue
Chroma	18.7	18.0
Hue angle	276.2°	259.0°
Color family	blue	blue

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Sapphire Fog Dunn-Edwards DE5899 John's Blue Vista Paint 0617