ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy D-6742 and Vista Paint 7504, ΔE 17.81 apart
Dutch Boy Sky Blue (D-6742) and Vista Paint Oceanside Paradise (7504) measure a delta-E of 17.81 apart. Oceanside Paradise is 4.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Oceanside Paradise holds more color, chroma 30.2 against 24.7, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Sky Blue depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 47.7 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Sky Blue and Vista Paint Oceanside Paradise are delta-E 17.81 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Sky Blue and Vista Paint Oceanside Paradise is delta-E 17.81.
Vista Paint Oceanside Paradise is lighter than Dutch Boy Sky Blue by 4.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Oceanside Paradise carries more color than Dutch Boy Sky Blue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Sky Blue | Oceanside Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | D-6742 | 7504 |
| Hex | #7AC2D8 | #73D3CE |
| Light reflectance | 47.7 | 52.0 |
| Undertone | teal | teal |
| Chroma | 24.7 | 30.2 |
| Hue angle | 227.0° | 192.1° |
| Color family | teal | teal |