ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 805 and Vista Paint AC145, ΔE 3.03 apart
Benjamin Moore New York State of Mind (805) and Vista Paint Inky Sea (AC145) measure a delta-E of 3.03 apart. New York State of Mind is 1.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 21.3 and 20.6. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Inky Sea depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 9.0 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore New York State of Mind and Vista Paint Inky Sea are delta-E 3.03 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore New York State of Mind and Vista Paint Inky Sea is delta-E 3.03.
Benjamin Moore New York State of Mind is lighter than Vista Paint Inky Sea by 1.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| New York State of Mind | Inky Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | 805 | AC145 |
| Hex | #355473 | #375A77 |
| Light reflectance | 10.5 | 9.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 21.3 | 20.6 |
| Hue angle | 265.3° | 259.8° |
| Color family | blue | blue |