ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy D-6743 and Vista Paint 7414, ΔE 9.35 apart
Dutch Boy Ocean Blue (D-6743) and Vista Paint Ocean Blues (7414) measure a delta-E of 9.35 apart. Ocean Blues is 4.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Ocean Blues holds more color, chroma 15.6 against 12.3, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Ocean Blue reads as a teal undertone at hue angle 227.9 degrees, Ocean Blues as a teal at 217.8. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Ocean Blue depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 13.1 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Ocean Blue and Vista Paint Ocean Blues are delta-E 9.35 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Ocean Blue and Vista Paint Ocean Blues is delta-E 9.35.
Vista Paint Ocean Blues is lighter than Dutch Boy Ocean Blue by 4.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Ocean Blues carries more color than Dutch Boy Ocean Blue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Ocean Blue | Ocean Blues | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | D-6743 | 7414 |
| Hex | #4C6A74 | #56818A |
| Light reflectance | 13.1 | 18.0 |
| Undertone | teal undertone | teal |
| Chroma | 12.3 | 15.6 |
| Hue angle | 227.9° | 217.8° |
| Color family | teal | teal |