ComparisonComparisonBehr MQ4-60 and Vista Paint 1170, ΔE 4.94 apart
Behr Joie De Vivre (MQ4-60) and Vista Paint Lavender Quartz (1170) measure a delta-E of 4.94 apart. Lavender Quartz is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Joie De Vivre holds more color, chroma 30.4 against 26, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Joie De Vivre depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 31.0 rather than matching by name.
Behr Joie De Vivre and Vista Paint Lavender Quartz are delta-E 4.94 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr Joie De Vivre and Vista Paint Lavender Quartz is delta-E 4.94.
Vista Paint Lavender Quartz is lighter than Behr Joie De Vivre by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Behr Joie De Vivre carries more color than Vista Paint Lavender Quartz - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Joie De Vivre | Lavender Quartz | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Vista Paint |
| Code | MQ4-60 | 1170 |
| Hex | #BC86AF | #BD8CAD |
| Light reflectance | 31.0 | 33.0 |
| Undertone | purple | purple |
| Chroma | 30.4 | 26.0 |
| Hue angle | 333.9° | 337.3° |
| Color family | pink | pink |