ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 2161-50 and Vista Paint 8538, ΔE 0.79 apart
Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash (2161-50) and Vista Paint Timothy Tan (8538) measure a delta-E of 0.79 apart. They sit within 1.2 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 19.4 and 19.1. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Timothy Tan depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 59.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash and Vista Paint Timothy Tan are only delta-E 0.79 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash and Vista Paint Timothy Tan is delta-E 0.79.
Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash is lighter than Vista Paint Timothy Tan by 1.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Yellow Squash | Timothy Tan | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | 2161-50 | 8538 |
| Hex | #E3C9AA | #E5CAAC |
| Light reflectance | 60.2 | 59.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 19.4 | 19.1 |
| Hue angle | 76.8° | 75.0° |
| Color family | tan | tan |