ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy D-6740 and Vista Paint 7341, ΔE 18.18 apart
Dutch Boy Royal Blue (D-6740) and Vista Paint Prairie Night (7341) measure a delta-E of 18.18 apart. Prairie Night is 4.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Royal Blue holds more color, chroma 25.3 against 17.4, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Royal Blue depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 3.8 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Royal Blue and Vista Paint Prairie Night are delta-E 18.18 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Royal Blue and Vista Paint Prairie Night is delta-E 18.18.
Vista Paint Prairie Night is lighter than Dutch Boy Royal Blue by 4.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dutch Boy Royal Blue carries more color than Vista Paint Prairie Night - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Royal Blue | Prairie Night | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | D-6740 | 7341 |
| Hex | #1D375C | #3A5A71 |
| Light reflectance | 3.8 | 8.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 25.3 | 17.4 |
| Hue angle | 277.8° | 253.9° |
| Color family | blue | black |