ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy DCP-0218 and Vista Paint 8250, ΔE 7.89 apart
Dutch Boy Drifting Sand (DCP-0218) and Vista Paint October Sky (8250) measure a delta-E of 7.89 apart. October Sky is 5.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Drifting Sand holds more color, chroma 5.1 against 1.5, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Drifting Sand reads as a yellow cast at hue angle 92.3 degrees, October Sky as a cool blue-gray at 244.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Drifting Sand depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 44.7 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Drifting Sand and Vista Paint October Sky are delta-E 7.89 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Drifting Sand and Vista Paint October Sky is delta-E 7.89.
Vista Paint October Sky is lighter than Dutch Boy Drifting Sand by 5.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dutch Boy Drifting Sand carries more color than Vista Paint October Sky - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Drifting Sand | October Sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | DCP-0218 | 8250 |
| Hex | #B6B2A9 | #BCBFC1 |
| Light reflectance | 44.7 | 50.0 |
| Undertone | yellow cast | cool blue-gray |
| Chroma | 5.1 | 1.5 |
| Hue angle | 92.3° | 244.4° |
| Color family | gray | gray |