ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy D-6742 and Vista Paint 0617, ΔE 15.86 apart
Dutch Boy Sky Blue (D-6742) and Vista Paint John's Blue (0617) measure a delta-E of 15.86 apart. Sky Blue is 11.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Sky Blue holds more color, chroma 24.7 against 18, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Sky Blue reads as a teal at hue angle 227.0 degrees, John's Blue as a blue at 259.0. 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 Sky Blue and Vista Paint John's Blue are delta-E 15.86 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Sky Blue and Vista Paint John's Blue is delta-E 15.86.
Dutch Boy Sky Blue is lighter than Vista Paint John's Blue by 11.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dutch Boy Sky Blue carries more color than Vista Paint John's Blue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Sky Blue | John's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | D-6742 | 0617 |
| Hex | #7AC2D8 | #87A4C0 |
| Light reflectance | 47.7 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | teal | blue |
| Chroma | 24.7 | 18.0 |
| Hue angle | 227.0° | 259.0° |
| Color family | teal | blue |