ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 255 and Vista Paint 7809, ΔE 3.62 apart
Benjamin Moore Heirloom Gold (255) and Vista Paint Frontenac Hills (7809) measure a delta-E of 3.62 apart. Heirloom Gold is 2.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Frontenac Hills holds more color, chroma 27.8 against 25.1, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Frontenac Hills depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 55.0 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Heirloom Gold and Vista Paint Frontenac Hills are delta-E 3.62 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Heirloom Gold and Vista Paint Frontenac Hills is delta-E 3.62.
Benjamin Moore Heirloom Gold is lighter than Vista Paint Frontenac Hills by 2.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Heirloom Gold | Frontenac Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | 255 | 7809 |
| Hex | #DACA9C | #D4C894 |
| Light reflectance | 57.8 | 55.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 25.1 | 27.8 |
| Hue angle | 93.2° | 97.7° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |