ComparisonComparisonBehr MQ4-49 and Vista Paint 0725, ΔE 5.49 apart
Behr Emerald Forest (MQ4-49) and Vista Paint Melbourne (0725) measure a delta-E of 5.49 apart. Melbourne is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Melbourne holds more color, chroma 31.7 against 29, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Emerald Forest depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 15.0 rather than matching by name.
Behr Emerald Forest and Vista Paint Melbourne are delta-E 5.49 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr Emerald Forest and Vista Paint Melbourne is delta-E 5.49.
Vista Paint Melbourne is lighter than Behr Emerald Forest by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Emerald Forest | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Vista Paint |
| Code | MQ4-49 | 0725 |
| Hex | #50744A | #578153 |
| Light reflectance | 15.0 | 19.0 |
| Undertone | yellow-green | yellow-green |
| Chroma | 29.0 | 31.7 |
| Hue angle | 138.5° | 139.9° |
| Color family | green | green |