ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 2166-40 and Vista Paint 0997, ΔE 5.44 apart
Benjamin Moore Soft Pumpkin (2166-40) and Vista Paint Gates of Gold (0997) measure a delta-E of 5.44 apart. Soft Pumpkin is 5.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 40.5 and 39.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Gates of Gold depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 36.0 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Soft Pumpkin and Vista Paint Gates of Gold are delta-E 5.44 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Soft Pumpkin and Vista Paint Gates of Gold is delta-E 5.44.
Benjamin Moore Soft Pumpkin is lighter than Vista Paint Gates of Gold by 5.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Soft Pumpkin | Gates of Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | 2166-40 | 0997 |
| Hex | #E1A16D | #CF9561 |
| Light reflectance | 41.8 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 40.5 | 39.3 |
| Hue angle | 63.8° | 66.1° |
| Color family | orange | orange |