ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy VS-9117 and Vista Paint 0686, ΔE 13.65 apart
Dutch Boy Tinge Grey (VS-9117) and Vista Paint Outerspace (0686) measure a delta-E of 13.65 apart. Tinge Grey is 8.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Outerspace holds more color, chroma 12.9 against 0, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Tinge Grey reads as a cool blue-gray at hue angle 270.0 degrees, Outerspace as a teal undertone at 191.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Outerspace depth in Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 68.0 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Tinge Grey and Vista Paint Outerspace are delta-E 13.65 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Tinge Grey and Vista Paint Outerspace is delta-E 13.65.
Dutch Boy Tinge Grey is lighter than Vista Paint Outerspace by 8.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Outerspace carries more color than Dutch Boy Tinge Grey - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Tinge Grey | Outerspace | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | VS-9117 | 0686 |
| Hex | #E2E2E2 | #B8DDDA |
| Light reflectance | 76.1 | 68.0 |
| Undertone | cool blue-gray | teal undertone |
| Chroma | 0.0 | 12.9 |
| Hue angle | 270.0° | 191.5° |
| Color family | gray | teal |