Comparison

Simply Sparkling vs Quiet Pond

Dutch Boy DCP-0594 and Vista Paint 0672, ΔE 16.91 apart

Dutch Boy Simply Sparkling DCP-0594 on a wall, hex #BCCEE6
Simply Sparkling Dutch Boy DCP-0594
Vista Paint Quiet Pond 0672 on a wall, hex #9AD9E2
Quiet Pond Vista Paint 0672
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 16.91Not even close. Pick the one you actually want.

Dutch Boy Simply Sparkling (DCP-0594) and Vista Paint Quiet Pond (0672) measure a delta-E of 16.91 apart. Quiet Pond is 2.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Quiet Pond holds more color, chroma 20.8 against 13.9, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Simply Sparkling reads as a blue undertone at hue angle 265.4 degrees, Quiet Pond as a teal at 211.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Simply Sparkling depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 60.5 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Dutch Boy Simply Sparkling and Vista Paint Quiet Pond?

Dutch Boy Simply Sparkling and Vista Paint Quiet Pond are delta-E 16.91 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Dutch Boy Simply Sparkling and Vista Paint Quiet Pond?

The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Simply Sparkling and Vista Paint Quiet Pond is delta-E 16.91.

Which is lighter, Dutch Boy Simply Sparkling or Vista Paint Quiet Pond?

Vista Paint Quiet Pond is lighter than Dutch Boy Simply Sparkling by 2.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).

Which is more saturated, Dutch Boy Simply Sparkling or Vista Paint Quiet Pond?

Vista Paint Quiet Pond carries more color than Dutch Boy Simply Sparkling - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 16.91 Simply Sparkling and Quiet Pond
LIGHTESTQuiet Pond LRV 63.0
DARKESTSimply Sparkling LRV 60.5
SPREAD2.5LRV points

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measured values
Simply Sparkling Quiet Pond
Brand Dutch Boy Vista Paint
Code DCP-0594 0672
Hex #BCCEE6 #9AD9E2
Light reflectance 60.5 63.0
Undertone blue undertone teal
Chroma 13.9 20.8
Hue angle 265.4° 211.4°
Color family blue teal

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