ComparisonComparisonBehr M290-5 and Vista Paint 0912, ΔE 3.63 apart
Behr English Custard (M290-5) and Vista Paint Tropical Dream (0912) measure a delta-E of 3.63 apart. Tropical Dream is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. English Custard holds more color, chroma 44 against 40.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the English Custard depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 51.0 rather than matching by name.
Behr English Custard and Vista Paint Tropical Dream are delta-E 3.63 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr English Custard and Vista Paint Tropical Dream is delta-E 3.63.
Vista Paint Tropical Dream is lighter than Behr English Custard by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Behr English Custard carries more color than Vista Paint Tropical Dream - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| English Custard | Tropical Dream | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Vista Paint |
| Code | M290-5 | 0912 |
| Hex | #E2B66C | #E5B875 |
| Light reflectance | 51.0 | 53.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 44.0 | 40.8 |
| Hue angle | 80.8° | 78.7° |
| Color family | orange | orange |