ComparisonComparisonBehr 300D-5 and Vista Paint 0997, ΔE 5.41 apart
Behr Desert Caravan (300D-5) and Vista Paint Gates of Gold (0997) measure a delta-E of 5.41 apart. Desert Caravan is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 38.1 and 39.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Gates of Gold depth in Behr's line, start from its LRV of 36.0 rather than matching by name.
Behr Desert Caravan and Vista Paint Gates of Gold are delta-E 5.41 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr Desert Caravan and Vista Paint Gates of Gold is delta-E 5.41.
Behr Desert Caravan is lighter than Vista Paint Gates of Gold by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Desert Caravan | Gates of Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Vista Paint |
| Code | 300D-5 | 0997 |
| Hex | #D3A169 | #CF9561 |
| Light reflectance | 40.0 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 38.1 | 39.3 |
| Hue angle | 71.9° | 66.1° |
| Color family | orange | orange |