Benjamin Moore AF-305 and Vista Paint C-12, ΔE 0.86 apart
Benjamin Moore Ylang Ylang (AF-305) and Vista Paint Sphere (C-12) measure a delta-E of 0.86 apart. They sit within 0.5 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 14.5 and 14.4. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Ylang Ylang depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 79.5 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Benjamin Moore Ylang Ylang and Vista Paint Sphere are only delta-E 0.86 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Ylang Ylang and Vista Paint Sphere is delta-E 0.86.
| Ylang Ylang | Sphere | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | AF-305 | C-12 |
| Hex | #F4E9CE | #F1E7CC |
| Light reflectance | 79.5 | 80.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 14.5 | 14.4 |
| Hue angle | 92.5° | 94.0° |
| Color family | tan | tan |