ComparisonComparisonBehr MQ4-8 and Vista Paint 0997, ΔE 4.02 apart
Behr Golden Aura (MQ4-8) and Vista Paint Gates of Gold (0997) measure a delta-E of 4.02 apart. Golden Aura is 368 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 37.9 and 39.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Gates of Gold depth in Behr's line, start from its LRV of 36.0 rather than matching by name.
Behr Golden Aura and Vista Paint Gates of Gold are delta-E 4.02 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr Golden Aura and Vista Paint Gates of Gold is delta-E 4.02.
Behr Golden Aura is lighter than Vista Paint Gates of Gold by 368 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Golden Aura | Gates of Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Vista Paint |
| Code | MQ4-8 | 0997 |
| Hex | #D29E68 | #CF9561 |
| Light reflectance | 404.0 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 37.9 | 39.3 |
| Hue angle | 70.0° | 66.1° |
| Color family | orange | orange |