ComparisonComparisonBehr M140-6 and Vista Paint 8117, ΔE 4.03 apart
Behr Circus Red (M140-6) and Vista Paint Jay's New Toy (8117) measure a delta-E of 4.03 apart. Circus Red is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 34.4 and 36.2. The undertones part company: Circus Red reads as a red at hue angle 23.0 degrees, Jay's New Toy as a pink at 17.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Jay's New Toy depth in Behr's line, start from its LRV of 10.0 rather than matching by name.
Behr Circus Red and Vista Paint Jay's New Toy are delta-E 4.03 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr Circus Red and Vista Paint Jay's New Toy is delta-E 4.03.
Behr Circus Red is lighter than Vista Paint Jay's New Toy by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Circus Red | Jay's New Toy | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Vista Paint |
| Code | M140-6 | 8117 |
| Hex | #954A4C | #95454E |
| Light reflectance | 12.0 | 10.0 |
| Undertone | red | pink |
| Chroma | 34.4 | 36.2 |
| Hue angle | 23.0° | 17.4° |
| Color family | red | red |