ComparisonComparisonBehr MQ3-48 and Vista Paint 0454, ΔE 0.73 apart
Behr Shy Green (MQ3-48) and Vista Paint Marble Green (0454) measure a delta-E of 0.73 apart. Marble Green is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 6.4 and 6.5. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Shy Green depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 63.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Behr Shy Green and Vista Paint Marble Green are only delta-E 0.73 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Behr Shy Green and Vista Paint Marble Green is delta-E 0.73.
Vista Paint Marble Green is lighter than Behr Shy Green by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Shy Green | Marble Green | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Vista Paint |
| Code | MQ3-48 | 0454 |
| Hex | #CBD2C7 | #CCD4C9 |
| Light reflectance | 63.0 | 65.0 |
| Undertone | yellow-green cast | yellow-green cast |
| Chroma | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Hue angle | 133.5° | 136.4° |
| Color family | gray | gray |