ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy VS-9402 and Vista Paint 0617, ΔE 8.33 apart
Dutch Boy Blue Wings (VS-9402) and Vista Paint John's Blue (0617) measure a delta-E of 8.33 apart. Blue Wings is 4.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. John's Blue holds more color, chroma 18 against 15.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the John's Blue depth in Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 36.0 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Blue Wings and Vista Paint John's Blue are delta-E 8.33 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Blue Wings and Vista Paint John's Blue is delta-E 8.33.
Dutch Boy Blue Wings is lighter than Vista Paint John's Blue by 4.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Blue Wings | John's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | VS-9402 | 0617 |
| Hex | #8AB1C2 | #87A4C0 |
| Light reflectance | 40.7 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 15.8 | 18.0 |
| Hue angle | 234.9° | 259.0° |
| Color family | teal | blue |