ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 823 and Vista Paint 0617, ΔE 4.05 apart
Benjamin Moore Steel Blue (823) and Vista Paint John's Blue (0617) measure a delta-E of 4.05 apart. They sit within 0.7 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 19.7 and 18. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Steel Blue depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 35.3 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Steel Blue and Vista Paint John's Blue are delta-E 4.05 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Steel Blue and Vista Paint John's Blue is delta-E 4.05.
| Steel Blue | John's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | 823 | 0617 |
| Hex | #879EBF | #87A4C0 |
| Light reflectance | 35.3 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 19.7 | 18.0 |
| Hue angle | 269.0° | 259.0° |
| Color family | blue | blue |