ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy DCP-1318 and Vista Paint 0512, ΔE 6.85 apart
Dutch Boy Dusky Mood (DCP-1318) and Vista Paint Overcast Day (0512) measure a delta-E of 6.85 apart. Dusky Mood is 8.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 6.9 and 5.8. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Overcast Day depth in Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 33.0 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Dusky Mood and Vista Paint Overcast Day are delta-E 6.85 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Dusky Mood and Vista Paint Overcast Day is delta-E 6.85.
Dutch Boy Dusky Mood is lighter than Vista Paint Overcast Day by 8.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Dusky Mood | Overcast Day | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | DCP-1318 | 0512 |
| Hex | #A6ACB8 | #939BA4 |
| Light reflectance | 41.1 | 33.0 |
| Undertone | blue cast | blue cast |
| Chroma | 6.9 | 5.8 |
| Hue angle | 272.4° | 259.9° |
| Color family | gray | gray |