ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore HC-9 and Vista Paint 0905, ΔE 3.13 apart
Benjamin Moore Chestertown Buff (HC-9) and Vista Paint Egyptian Gold (0905) measure a delta-E of 3.13 apart. Egyptian Gold is 6.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 32.8 and 33.8. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Chestertown Buff depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 52.9 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Chestertown Buff and Vista Paint Egyptian Gold are delta-E 3.13 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Chestertown Buff and Vista Paint Egyptian Gold is delta-E 3.13.
Vista Paint Egyptian Gold is lighter than Benjamin Moore Chestertown Buff by 6.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Chestertown Buff | Egyptian Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | HC-9 | 0905 |
| Hex | #DDBF86 | #E7C38A |
| Light reflectance | 52.9 | 59.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 32.8 | 33.8 |
| Hue angle | 85.0° | 81.2° |
| Color family | orange | orange |