Behr PPU14-11 and Vista Paint 0616, ΔE 3.99 apart
Behr Gentle Sky (PPU14-11) and Vista Paint Bluette (0616) measure a delta-E of 3.99 apart. Bluette is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 16.2 and 16.6. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Gentle Sky depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 48.0 rather than matching by name.
Behr Gentle Sky and Vista Paint Bluette are delta-E 3.99 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr Gentle Sky and Vista Paint Bluette is delta-E 3.99.
Vista Paint Bluette is lighter than Behr Gentle Sky by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Gentle Sky | Bluette | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Vista Paint |
| Code | PPU14-11 | 0616 |
| Hex | #99BDD2 | #A1BDD7 |
| Light reflectance | 48.0 | 50.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 16.2 | 16.6 |
| Hue angle | 243.4° | 257.1° |
| Color family | teal | blue |