ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 837 and Vista Paint 0645, ΔE 4.9 apart
Benjamin Moore Sheer Romance (837) and Vista Paint Calm Tint (0645) measure a delta-E of 4.9 apart. Sheer Romance is 1.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Calm Tint holds more color, chroma 18.2 against 13.4, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Sheer Romance reads as a blue undertone at hue angle 249.6 degrees, Calm Tint as a blue at 253.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Calm Tint depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 43.0 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Sheer Romance and Vista Paint Calm Tint are delta-E 4.9 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Sheer Romance and Vista Paint Calm Tint is delta-E 4.9.
Benjamin Moore Sheer Romance is lighter than Vista Paint Calm Tint by 1.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Calm Tint carries more color than Benjamin Moore Sheer Romance - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Sheer Romance | Calm Tint | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | 837 | 0645 |
| Hex | #9AB4C7 | #91B3CE |
| Light reflectance | 44.6 | 43.0 |
| Undertone | blue undertone | blue |
| Chroma | 13.4 | 18.2 |
| Hue angle | 249.6° | 253.3° |
| Color family | teal | teal |