ComparisonComparisonBehr M230-6 and Vista Paint 0983, ΔE 4.01 apart
Behr Amiable Orange (M230-6) and Vista Paint Japonica (0983) measure a delta-E of 4.01 apart. Japonica is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Japonica holds more color, chroma 49.9 against 47.1, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Amiable Orange depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 38.0 rather than matching by name.
Behr Amiable Orange and Vista Paint Japonica are delta-E 4.01 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr Amiable Orange and Vista Paint Japonica is delta-E 4.01.
Vista Paint Japonica is lighter than Behr Amiable Orange by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Amiable Orange | Japonica | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Vista Paint |
| Code | M230-6 | 0983 |
| Hex | #DF965B | #E69C5A |
| Light reflectance | 38.0 | 42.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 47.1 | 49.9 |
| Hue angle | 62.8° | 64.9° |
| Color family | orange | orange |