ComparisonComparisonBehr MQ4-47 and Vista Paint 0766, ΔE 6.92 apart
Behr Parakeet (MQ4-47) and Vista Paint Gentle Caress (0766) measure a delta-E of 6.92 apart. Gentle Caress is 6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Gentle Caress holds more color, chroma 42.9 against 38.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Parakeet depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 30.0 rather than matching by name.
Behr Parakeet and Vista Paint Gentle Caress are delta-E 6.92 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr Parakeet and Vista Paint Gentle Caress is delta-E 6.92.
Vista Paint Gentle Caress is lighter than Behr Parakeet by 6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Gentle Caress carries more color than Behr Parakeet - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Parakeet | Gentle Caress | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Vista Paint |
| Code | MQ4-47 | 0766 |
| Hex | #76A062 | #81AE66 |
| Light reflectance | 30.0 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | yellow-green | yellow-green |
| Chroma | 38.2 | 42.9 |
| Hue angle | 133.2° | 131.4° |
| Color family | green | green |