ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy VS-9332 and Vista Paint 7414, ΔE 16.42 apart
Dutch Boy Natural Gray (VS-9332) and Vista Paint Ocean Blues (7414) measure a delta-E of 16.42 apart. Natural Gray is 6.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Ocean Blues holds more color, chroma 15.6 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, 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 Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 18.0 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Natural Gray and Vista Paint Ocean Blues are delta-E 16.42 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 Ocean Blues is delta-E 16.42.
Dutch Boy Natural Gray is lighter than Vista Paint Ocean Blues by 6.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Ocean Blues carries more color than Dutch Boy Natural Gray - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Natural Gray | Ocean Blues | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | VS-9332 | 7414 |
| Hex | #878787 | #56818A |
| Light reflectance | 24.2 | 18.0 |
| Undertone | true neutral | teal |
| Chroma | 0.0 | 15.6 |
| Hue angle | 270.0° | 217.8° |
| Color family | gray | teal |