ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore CW-380 and Vista Paint 0989, ΔE 3.95 apart
Benjamin Moore Massicot (CW-380) and Vista Paint Impulse (0989) measure a delta-E of 3.95 apart. Impulse is 2.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 42.3 and 43.5. The undertones part company: Massicot reads as a yellow at hue angle 74.1 degrees, Impulse as a orange at 69.8. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Massicot depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 34.2 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Massicot and Vista Paint Impulse are delta-E 3.95 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Massicot and Vista Paint Impulse is delta-E 3.95.
Vista Paint Impulse is lighter than Benjamin Moore Massicot by 2.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Massicot | Impulse | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | CW-380 | 0989 |
| Hex | #C79555 | #D2985A |
| Light reflectance | 34.2 | 37.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | orange |
| Chroma | 42.3 | 43.5 |
| Hue angle | 74.1° | 69.8° |
| Color family | orange | orange |