ComparisonComparisonBehr M280-4 and Vista Paint 0905, ΔE 4.12 apart
Behr Royal Gold (M280-4) and Vista Paint Egyptian Gold (0905) measure a delta-E of 4.12 apart. Egyptian Gold is 5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Egyptian Gold holds more color, chroma 33.8 against 30.9, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Royal Gold depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 54.0 rather than matching by name.
Behr Royal Gold and Vista Paint Egyptian Gold are delta-E 4.12 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr Royal Gold and Vista Paint Egyptian Gold is delta-E 4.12.
Vista Paint Egyptian Gold is lighter than Behr Royal Gold by 5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Royal Gold | Egyptian Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Vista Paint |
| Code | M280-4 | 0905 |
| Hex | #E1BC8A | #E7C38A |
| Light reflectance | 54.0 | 59.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 30.9 | 33.8 |
| Hue angle | 77.9° | 81.2° |
| Color family | orange | orange |