Comparison

Tidal Wave vs Gaugin's Blue

Benjamin Moore 2061-50 and Vista Paint 7344, ΔE 4.05 apart

Benjamin Moore Tidal Wave 2061-50 on a wall, hex #7CB7D6
Tidal Wave Benjamin Moore 2061-50
Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue 7344 on a wall, hex #87B4D4
Gaugin's Blue Vista Paint 7344
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 4.05Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Benjamin Moore Tidal Wave (2061-50) and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue (7344) measure a delta-E of 4.05 apart. They sit within 1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Tidal Wave holds more color, chroma 24.3 against 22.1, so it grays out less in dim light. 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.

What is the difference between Benjamin Moore Tidal Wave and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue?

Benjamin Moore Tidal Wave and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue are delta-E 4.05 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Benjamin Moore Tidal Wave and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue?

The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Tidal Wave and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue is delta-E 4.05.

Which is lighter, Benjamin Moore Tidal Wave or Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue?

Benjamin Moore Tidal Wave is lighter than Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 4.05 Tidal Wave and Gaugin's Blue
LIGHTESTTidal Wave LRV 44.0
DARKESTGaugin's Blue LRV 43.0
SPREAD1LRV points

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measured values
Tidal Wave Gaugin's Blue
Brand Benjamin Moore Vista Paint
Code 2061-50 7344
Hex #7CB7D6 #87B4D4
Light reflectance 44.0 43.0
Undertone blue blue
Chroma 24.3 22.1
Hue angle 242.9° 251.3°
Color family teal teal

Each on its own

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