ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 1666 and Vista Paint 7301, ΔE 3.68 apart
Benjamin Moore In the Midnight Hour (1666) and Vista Paint Blue Moon Bay (7301) measure a delta-E of 3.68 apart. In the Midnight Hour is 2.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 11.1 and 12.7. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Blue Moon Bay depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 8.0 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore In the Midnight Hour and Vista Paint Blue Moon Bay are delta-E 3.68 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore In the Midnight Hour and Vista Paint Blue Moon Bay is delta-E 3.68.
Benjamin Moore In the Midnight Hour is lighter than Vista Paint Blue Moon Bay by 2.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| In the Midnight Hour | Blue Moon Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1666 | 7301 |
| Hex | #415663 | #435466 |
| Light reflectance | 10.2 | 8.0 |
| Undertone | blue undertone | blue undertone |
| Chroma | 11.1 | 12.7 |
| Hue angle | 246.1° | 262.1° |
| Color family | black | black |