ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 9071 and Vista Paint 0617, ΔE 5.15 apart
Sherwin-Williams Dyer's Woad (SW 9071) and Vista Paint John's Blue (0617) measure a delta-E of 5.15 apart. John's Blue is 5.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 16.2 and 18. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Dyer's Woad depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 30.2 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Dyer's Woad and Vista Paint John's Blue are delta-E 5.15 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Dyer's Woad and Vista Paint John's Blue is delta-E 5.15.
Vista Paint John's Blue is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Dyer's Woad by 5.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Dyer's Woad | John's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 9071 | 0617 |
| Hex | #7B99B0 | #87A4C0 |
| Light reflectance | 30.2 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 16.2 | 18.0 |
| Hue angle | 252.3° | 259.0° |
| Color family | teal | blue |