ComparisonComparisonBehr P440-7 and Vista Paint 7509, ΔE 4.46 apart
Behr Mermaid Sea (P440-7) and Vista Paint Emerald Accent (7509) measure a delta-E of 4.46 apart. Mermaid Sea is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 30.1 and 29.8. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Emerald Accent depth in Behr's line, start from its LRV of 13.0 rather than matching by name.
Behr Mermaid Sea and Vista Paint Emerald Accent are delta-E 4.46 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr Mermaid Sea and Vista Paint Emerald Accent is delta-E 4.46.
Behr Mermaid Sea is lighter than Vista Paint Emerald Accent by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Mermaid Sea | Emerald Accent | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Vista Paint |
| Code | P440-7 | 7509 |
| Hex | #297F6D | #167567 |
| Light reflectance | 17.0 | 13.0 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 30.1 | 29.8 |
| Hue angle | 175.6° | 179.7° |
| Color family | teal | teal |