ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 773 and Vista Paint 7344, ΔE 5.44 apart
Benjamin Moore Athenian Blue (773) and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue (7344) measure a delta-E of 5.44 apart. Athenian Blue is 1.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 21 and 22.1. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Gaugin's Blue depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 43.0 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Athenian Blue and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue 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 Athenian Blue and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue is delta-E 5.44.
Benjamin Moore Athenian Blue is lighter than Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue by 1.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Athenian Blue | Gaugin's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | 773 | 7344 |
| Hex | #83B8D0 | #87B4D4 |
| Light reflectance | 44.9 | 43.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 21.0 | 22.1 |
| Hue angle | 237.2° | 251.3° |
| Color family | teal | teal |