ComparisonComparisonBehr PPU15-13 and Vista Paint 0617, ΔE 3.16 apart
Behr Blue Hydrangea (PPU15-13) and Vista Paint John's Blue (0617) measure a delta-E of 3.16 apart. Blue Hydrangea is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 17.3 and 18. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the John's Blue depth in Behr's line, start from its LRV of 36.0 rather than matching by name.
Behr Blue Hydrangea and Vista Paint John's Blue are delta-E 3.16 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr Blue Hydrangea and Vista Paint John's Blue is delta-E 3.16.
Behr Blue Hydrangea is lighter than Vista Paint John's Blue by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Blue Hydrangea | John's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Vista Paint |
| Code | PPU15-13 | 0617 |
| Hex | #92A7C4 | #87A4C0 |
| Light reflectance | 38.0 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 17.3 | 18.0 |
| Hue angle | 267.4° | 259.0° |
| Color family | blue | blue |