ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy VS-9332 and Vista Paint 8646, ΔE 16.95 apart
Dutch Boy Natural Gray (VS-9332) and Vista Paint Mocha Java (8646) measure a delta-E of 16.95 apart. Natural Gray is 11.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Mocha Java holds more color, chroma 13.4 against 0, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Natural Gray reads as a true neutral at hue angle 270.0 degrees, Mocha Java as a red undertone at 46.6. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Mocha Java depth in Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 13.0 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Natural Gray and Vista Paint Mocha Java are delta-E 16.95 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Natural Gray and Vista Paint Mocha Java is delta-E 16.95.
Dutch Boy Natural Gray is lighter than Vista Paint Mocha Java by 11.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Mocha Java carries more color than Dutch Boy Natural Gray - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Natural Gray | Mocha Java | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | VS-9332 | 8646 |
| Hex | #878787 | #82675D |
| Light reflectance | 24.2 | 13.0 |
| Undertone | true neutral | red undertone |
| Chroma | 0.0 | 13.4 |
| Hue angle | 270.0° | 46.6° |
| Color family | gray | orange |