ComparisonComparisonBehr 260D-5 and Vista Paint 7998, ΔE 5.97 apart
Behr Amber Wave (260D-5) and Vista Paint Cimarron Trail (7998) measure a delta-E of 5.97 apart. Cimarron Trail is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 46.9 and 47.7. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Amber Wave depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 33.0 rather than matching by name.
Behr Amber Wave and Vista Paint Cimarron Trail are delta-E 5.97 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr Amber Wave and Vista Paint Cimarron Trail is delta-E 5.97.
Vista Paint Cimarron Trail is lighter than Behr Amber Wave by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Amber Wave | Cimarron Trail | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Vista Paint |
| Code | 260D-5 | 7998 |
| Hex | #D78B55 | #E58E60 |
| Light reflectance | 33.0 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 46.9 | 47.7 |
| Hue angle | 59.6° | 53.1° |
| Color family | orange | orange |