ComparisonComparisonBehr PPU14-12 and Vista Paint 0511, ΔE 4.48 apart
Behr Hazy Skies (PPU14-12) and Vista Paint Cystern (0511) measure a delta-E of 4.48 apart. Hazy Skies is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Hazy Skies holds more color, chroma 6.9 against 3.5, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Hazy Skies reads as a cool blue-gray at hue angle 244.2 degrees, Cystern as a blue cast at 251.2. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Cystern depth in Behr's line, start from its LRV of 45.0 rather than matching by name.
Behr Hazy Skies and Vista Paint Cystern are delta-E 4.48 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr Hazy Skies and Vista Paint Cystern is delta-E 4.48.
Behr Hazy Skies is lighter than Vista Paint Cystern by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Behr Hazy Skies carries more color than Vista Paint Cystern - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Hazy Skies | Cystern | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Vista Paint |
| Code | PPU14-12 | 0511 |
| Hex | #ADBBC4 | #ACB2B7 |
| Light reflectance | 48.0 | 45.0 |
| Undertone | cool blue-gray | blue cast |
| Chroma | 6.9 | 3.5 |
| Hue angle | 244.2° | 251.2° |
| Color family | gray | gray |