ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore HC-155 and Vista Paint 7301, ΔE 1.03 apart
Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue (HC-155) and Vista Paint Blue Moon Bay (7301) measure a delta-E of 1.03 apart. Newburyport Blue is 2.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 11.8 and 12.7. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Blue Moon Bay depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 8.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue and Vista Paint Blue Moon Bay are delta-E 1.03 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue and Vista Paint Blue Moon Bay is delta-E 1.03.
Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue is lighter than Vista Paint Blue Moon Bay by 2.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Newburyport Blue | Blue Moon Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | HC-155 | 7301 |
| Hex | #465566 | #435466 |
| Light reflectance | 10.3 | 8.0 |
| Undertone | blue undertone | blue undertone |
| Chroma | 11.8 | 12.7 |
| Hue angle | 263.4° | 262.1° |
| Color family | black | black |