ComparisonComparisonDunn-Edwards DE6342 and Vista Paint 0514, ΔE 3.9 apart
Dunn-Edwards Blue Steel (DE6342) and Vista Paint Thunderstorm (0514) measure a delta-E of 3.9 apart. Thunderstorm is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 5.1 and 5.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Blue Steel depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 10.0 rather than matching by name.
Dunn-Edwards Blue Steel and Vista Paint Thunderstorm are delta-E 3.9 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Blue Steel and Vista Paint Thunderstorm is delta-E 3.9.
Vista Paint Thunderstorm is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Blue Steel by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Blue Steel | Thunderstorm | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards | Vista Paint |
| Code | DE6342 | 0514 |
| Hex | #535A61 | #5D636B |
| Light reflectance | 10.0 | 13.0 |
| Undertone | blue cast | blue cast |
| Chroma | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Hue angle | 257.3° | 264.5° |
| Color family | black | gray |