ComparisonComparisonBehr MQ5-55 and Vista Paint 7344, ΔE 3.31 apart
Behr Simply Posh (MQ5-55) and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue (7344) measure a delta-E of 3.31 apart. Simply Posh is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 20.2 and 22.1. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Gaugin's Blue depth in Behr's line, start from its LRV of 43.0 rather than matching by name.
Behr Simply Posh and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue are delta-E 3.31 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr Simply Posh and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue is delta-E 3.31.
Behr Simply Posh is lighter than Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Simply Posh | Gaugin's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Vista Paint |
| Code | MQ5-55 | 7344 |
| Hex | #8CB9D4 | #87B4D4 |
| Light reflectance | 45.0 | 43.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 20.2 | 22.1 |
| Hue angle | 245.5° | 251.3° |
| Color family | teal | teal |