ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore HC-31 and Vista Paint 7809, ΔE 3.67 apart
Benjamin Moore Waterbury Cream (HC-31) and Vista Paint Frontenac Hills (7809) measure a delta-E of 3.67 apart. Waterbury Cream is 2.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 26.4 and 27.8. 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 Waterbury Cream and Vista Paint Frontenac Hills are delta-E 3.67 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Waterbury Cream and Vista Paint Frontenac Hills is delta-E 3.67.
Benjamin Moore Waterbury Cream is lighter than Vista Paint Frontenac Hills by 2.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Waterbury Cream | Frontenac Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | HC-31 | 7809 |
| Hex | #DDCA9A | #D4C894 |
| Light reflectance | 57.8 | 55.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 26.4 | 27.8 |
| Hue angle | 91.1° | 97.7° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |