Comparison

Andes Summit vs Thunderstorm

Benjamin Moore CSP-600 and Vista Paint 0514, ΔE 3.66 apart

Benjamin Moore Andes Summit CSP-600 on a wall, hex #586471
Andes Summit Benjamin Moore CSP-600
Vista Paint Thunderstorm 0514 on a wall, hex #5D636B
Thunderstorm Vista Paint 0514
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 3.66Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Benjamin Moore Andes Summit (CSP-600) and Vista Paint Thunderstorm (0514) measure a delta-E of 3.66 apart. They sit within 1.1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Andes Summit holds more color, chroma 9 against 5.3, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Andes Summit reads as a blue undertone at hue angle 260.6 degrees, Thunderstorm as a blue cast at 264.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Thunderstorm depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 13.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Benjamin Moore Andes Summit and Vista Paint Thunderstorm?

Benjamin Moore Andes Summit and Vista Paint Thunderstorm are delta-E 3.66 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Benjamin Moore Andes Summit and Vista Paint Thunderstorm?

The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Andes Summit and Vista Paint Thunderstorm is delta-E 3.66.

Which is lighter, Benjamin Moore Andes Summit or Vista Paint Thunderstorm?

Benjamin Moore Andes Summit is lighter than Vista Paint Thunderstorm by 1.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).

Which is more saturated, Benjamin Moore Andes Summit or Vista Paint Thunderstorm?

Benjamin Moore Andes Summit carries more color than Vista Paint Thunderstorm - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 3.66 Andes Summit and Thunderstorm
LIGHTESTAndes Summit LRV 14.1
DARKESTThunderstorm LRV 13.0
SPREAD1.1LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Andes Summit Thunderstorm
Brand Benjamin Moore Vista Paint
Code CSP-600 0514
Hex #586471 #5D636B
Light reflectance 14.1 13.0
Undertone blue undertone blue cast
Chroma 9.0 5.3
Hue angle 260.6° 264.5°
Color family blue gray

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