ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 252 and Vista Paint 8501, ΔE 3.85 apart
Benjamin Moore Olivetone (252) and Vista Paint Brown Mountain (8501) measure a delta-E of 3.85 apart. Olivetone is 1.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Olivetone holds more color, chroma 29.6 against 26.7, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Brown Mountain depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 20.0 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Olivetone and Vista Paint Brown Mountain are delta-E 3.85 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Olivetone and Vista Paint Brown Mountain is delta-E 3.85.
Benjamin Moore Olivetone is lighter than Vista Paint Brown Mountain by 1.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Olivetone | Brown Mountain | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | 252 | 8501 |
| Hex | #967E4E | #977C53 |
| Light reflectance | 21.7 | 20.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 29.6 | 26.7 |
| Hue angle | 84.9° | 79.8° |
| Color family | orange | orange |