Comparison

Thyme vs Gold Estate

Benjamin Moore 2148-20 and Vista Paint 0886, ΔE 3.06 apart

Benjamin Moore Thyme 2148-20 on a wall, hex #9D8752
Thyme Benjamin Moore 2148-20
Vista Paint Gold Estate 0886 on a wall, hex #9A804C
Gold Estate Vista Paint 0886
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 3.06Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

Benjamin Moore Thyme (2148-20) and Vista Paint Gold Estate (0886) measure a delta-E of 3.06 apart. Thyme is 2.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 31.5 and 31.9. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Gold Estate depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 23.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Benjamin Moore Thyme and Vista Paint Gold Estate?

Benjamin Moore Thyme and Vista Paint Gold Estate are delta-E 3.06 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 Thyme and Vista Paint Gold Estate?

The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Thyme and Vista Paint Gold Estate is delta-E 3.06.

Which is lighter, Benjamin Moore Thyme or Vista Paint Gold Estate?

Benjamin Moore Thyme is lighter than Vista Paint Gold Estate by 2.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 3.06 Thyme and Gold Estate
LIGHTESTThyme LRV 25.5
DARKESTGold Estate LRV 23.0
SPREAD2.5LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Thyme Gold Estate
Brand Benjamin Moore Vista Paint
Code 2148-20 0886
Hex #9D8752 #9A804C
Light reflectance 25.5 23.0
Undertone yellow yellow
Chroma 31.5 31.9
Hue angle 88.2° 84.6°
Color family orange orange

Each on its own

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