ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE5774 and Vista Paint 7414, ΔE 5.82 apart
Dunn-Edwards Thundercloud (DE5774) and Vista Paint Ocean Blues (7414) measure a delta-E of 5.82 apart. Thundercloud is 3.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Ocean Blues holds more color, chroma 15.6 against 10.5, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Thundercloud reads as a teal undertone at hue angle 211.2 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 Thundercloud and Vista Paint Ocean Blues are delta-E 5.82 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Thundercloud and Vista Paint Ocean Blues is delta-E 5.82.
Dunn-Edwards Thundercloud is lighter than Vista Paint Ocean Blues by 3.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Ocean Blues carries more color than Dunn-Edwards Thundercloud - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Thundercloud | Ocean Blues | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE5774 | 7414 |
| Hex | #698589 | #56818A |
| Light reflectance | 21.6 | 18.0 |
| Undertone | teal undertone | teal |
| Chroma | 10.5 | 15.6 |
| Hue angle | 211.2° | 217.8° |
| Color family | teal | teal |