ComparisonComparisonBehr PPU1-14 and Vista Paint 8693, ΔE 4.3 apart
Behr Formal Maroon (PPU1-14) and Vista Paint Cheerful Cherry (8693) measure a delta-E of 4.3 apart. They sit within 1 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 18.8 and 20.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Formal Maroon depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 8.0 rather than matching by name.
Behr Formal Maroon and Vista Paint Cheerful Cherry are delta-E 4.3 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr Formal Maroon and Vista Paint Cheerful Cherry is delta-E 4.3.
Vista Paint Cheerful Cherry is lighter than Behr Formal Maroon by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Formal Maroon | Cheerful Cherry | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Vista Paint |
| Code | PPU1-14 | 8693 |
| Hex | #70474B | #7C4F51 |
| Light reflectance | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Undertone | pink | pink |
| Chroma | 18.8 | 20.4 |
| Hue angle | 15.1° | 19.2° |
| Color family | black | red |