ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 224 and Vista Paint 7885, ΔE 5.4 apart
Benjamin Moore Grecian Gold (224) and Vista Paint Gold Strike (7885) measure a delta-E of 5.4 apart. Gold Strike is 3.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Gold Strike holds more color, chroma 37.9 against 34.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Grecian Gold depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 22.7 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Grecian Gold and Vista Paint Gold Strike are delta-E 5.4 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Grecian Gold and Vista Paint Gold Strike is delta-E 5.4.
Vista Paint Gold Strike is lighter than Benjamin Moore Grecian Gold by 3.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Gold Strike carries more color than Benjamin Moore Grecian Gold - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Grecian Gold | Gold Strike | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | 224 | 7885 |
| Hex | #9E8249 | #AD884C |
| Light reflectance | 22.7 | 26.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 34.8 | 37.9 |
| Hue angle | 84.4° | 79.6° |
| Color family | orange | orange |