ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 156 and Vista Paint 0979, ΔE 3.03 apart
Benjamin Moore Sweet Nectar (156) and Vista Paint Liveliness (0979) measure a delta-E of 3.03 apart. Liveliness is 2.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Sweet Nectar holds more color, chroma 25 against 22.5, so it grays out less in dim light. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Sweet Nectar depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 74.2 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Sweet Nectar and Vista Paint Liveliness are delta-E 3.03 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Sweet Nectar and Vista Paint Liveliness is delta-E 3.03.
Vista Paint Liveliness is lighter than Benjamin Moore Sweet Nectar by 2.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Sweet Nectar | Liveliness | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | 156 | 0979 |
| Hex | #FDE0B5 | #FDDFBA |
| Light reflectance | 74.2 | 77.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 25.0 | 22.5 |
| Hue angle | 81.4° | 77.4° |
| Color family | orange | tan |