ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy DCP-0456 and Vista Paint 0686, ΔE 11.27 apart
Dutch Boy Fair Maiden (DCP-0456) and Vista Paint Outerspace (0686) measure a delta-E of 11.27 apart. Outerspace is 15.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Outerspace holds more color, chroma 12.9 against 8, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Fair Maiden reads as a green undertone at hue angle 156.9 degrees, Outerspace as a teal undertone at 191.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Fair Maiden depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 52.1 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Fair Maiden and Vista Paint Outerspace are delta-E 11.27 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Fair Maiden and Vista Paint Outerspace is delta-E 11.27.
Vista Paint Outerspace is lighter than Dutch Boy Fair Maiden by 15.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Outerspace carries more color than Dutch Boy Fair Maiden - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Fair Maiden | Outerspace | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | DCP-0456 | 0686 |
| Hex | #B3C3B9 | #B8DDDA |
| Light reflectance | 52.1 | 68.0 |
| Undertone | green undertone | teal undertone |
| Chroma | 8.0 | 12.9 |
| Hue angle | 156.9° | 191.5° |
| Color family | green | teal |