ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy VS-9402 and Vista Paint 0638, ΔE 13.03 apart
Dutch Boy Blue Wings (VS-9402) and Vista Paint Watery Sea (0638) measure a delta-E of 13.03 apart. Watery Sea is 8.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Watery Sea holds more color, chroma 25.5 against 15.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Blue Wings depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 40.7 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Blue Wings and Vista Paint Watery Sea are delta-E 13.03 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Blue Wings and Vista Paint Watery Sea is delta-E 13.03.
Vista Paint Watery Sea is lighter than Dutch Boy Blue Wings by 8.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Watery Sea carries more color than Dutch Boy Blue Wings - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Blue Wings | Watery Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | VS-9402 | 0638 |
| Hex | #8AB1C2 | #8DBFE6 |
| Light reflectance | 40.7 | 49.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 15.8 | 25.5 |
| Hue angle | 234.9° | 254.7° |
| Color family | teal | teal |