ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore HC-31 and Vista Paint 0869, ΔE 0.96 apart
Benjamin Moore Waterbury Cream (HC-31) and Vista Paint Frozen Fruit (0869) measure a delta-E of 0.96 apart. Frozen Fruit is 3.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 26.4 and 26.7. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Waterbury Cream depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 57.8 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Benjamin Moore Waterbury Cream and Vista Paint Frozen Fruit are only delta-E 0.96 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Waterbury Cream and Vista Paint Frozen Fruit is delta-E 0.96.
Vista Paint Frozen Fruit is lighter than Benjamin Moore Waterbury Cream by 3.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Waterbury Cream | Frozen Fruit | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | HC-31 | 0869 |
| Hex | #DDCA9A | #E0CB9B |
| Light reflectance | 57.8 | 61.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 26.4 | 26.7 |
| Hue angle | 91.1° | 89.5° |
| Color family | yellow | orange |