ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5802 and Vista Paint 7414, ΔE 8.57 apart
Dunn-Edwards China Clay (DE5802) and Vista Paint Ocean Blues (7414) measure a delta-E of 8.57 apart. China Clay is 6.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Ocean Blues holds more color, chroma 15.6 against 12.4, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: China Clay reads as a blue undertone at hue angle 242.9 degrees, Ocean Blues as a teal at 217.8. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Ocean Blues depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 18.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards China Clay and Vista Paint Ocean Blues are delta-E 8.57 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards China Clay and Vista Paint Ocean Blues is delta-E 8.57.
Dunn-Edwards China Clay is lighter than Vista Paint Ocean Blues by 6.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Ocean Blues carries more color than Dunn-Edwards China Clay - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| China Clay | Ocean Blues | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5802 | 7414 |
| Hex | #718B9A | #56818A |
| Light reflectance | 24.3 | 18.0 |
| Undertone | blue undertone | teal |
| Chroma | 12.4 | 15.6 |
| Hue angle | 242.9° | 217.8° |
| Color family | teal | teal |