ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 321 and Vista Paint 0851, ΔE 3.8 apart
Benjamin Moore Viking Yellow (321) and Vista Paint Happy Face (0851) measure a delta-E of 3.8 apart. Happy Face is 6.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Happy Face holds more color, chroma 80.8 against 77.9, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Viking Yellow depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 63.2 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Viking Yellow and Vista Paint Happy Face are delta-E 3.8 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Viking Yellow and Vista Paint Happy Face is delta-E 3.8.
Vista Paint Happy Face is lighter than Benjamin Moore Viking Yellow by 6.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Viking Yellow | Happy Face | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | 321 | 0851 |
| Hex | #FFCF30 | #FFD328 |
| Light reflectance | 63.2 | 70.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 77.9 | 80.8 |
| Hue angle | 87.9° | 89.5° |
| Color family | orange | orange |