Comparison

Smoldering Copper vs Flickering Flame

Behr QE-13 and Vista Paint 1005, ΔE 2.36 apart

Behr Smoldering Copper QE-13 on a wall, hex #AA6E4B
Smoldering Copper Behr QE-13
Vista Paint Flickering Flame 1005 on a wall, hex #AA724F
Flickering Flame Vista Paint 1005
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 2.36Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

Behr Smoldering Copper (QE-13) and Vista Paint Flickering Flame (1005) measure a delta-E of 2.36 apart. They sit within 1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 35.4 and 33.6. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Smoldering Copper depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 20.0 rather than matching by name.

Is Behr Smoldering Copper the same color as Vista Paint Flickering Flame?

Not quite, but close - Behr Smoldering Copper and Vista Paint Flickering Flame are delta-E 2.36 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

What is the delta-E between Behr Smoldering Copper and Vista Paint Flickering Flame?

The measured color distance between Behr Smoldering Copper and Vista Paint Flickering Flame is delta-E 2.36.

Which is lighter, Behr Smoldering Copper or Vista Paint Flickering Flame?

Vista Paint Flickering Flame is lighter than Behr Smoldering Copper by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 2.36 Smoldering Copper and Flickering Flame
LIGHTESTFlickering Flame LRV 21.0
DARKESTSmoldering Copper LRV 20.0
SPREAD1LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Smoldering Copper Flickering Flame
Brand Behr Vista Paint
Code QE-13 1005
Hex #AA6E4B #AA724F
Light reflectance 20.0 21.0
Undertone orange orange
Chroma 35.4 33.6
Hue angle 55.5° 57.3°
Color family orange orange

Each on its own

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