ComparisonComparisonBehr S-H-480 and Vista Paint 7509, ΔE 6.21 apart
Behr Forest Rain (S-H-480) and Vista Paint Emerald Accent (7509) measure a delta-E of 6.21 apart. Emerald Accent is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Emerald Accent holds more color, chroma 29.8 against 27.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Forest Rain depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 11.0 rather than matching by name.
Behr Forest Rain and Vista Paint Emerald Accent are delta-E 6.21 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr Forest Rain and Vista Paint Emerald Accent is delta-E 6.21.
Vista Paint Emerald Accent is lighter than Behr Forest Rain by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Forest Rain | Emerald Accent | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Vista Paint |
| Code | S-H-480 | 7509 |
| Hex | #216957 | #167567 |
| Light reflectance | 11.0 | 13.0 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 27.2 | 29.8 |
| Hue angle | 172.3° | 179.7° |
| Color family | teal | teal |