ComparisonComparisonBehr S-G-490 and Vista Paint 0696, ΔE 3.91 apart
Behr Intense Teal (S-G-490) and Vista Paint Meringue (0696) measure a delta-E of 3.91 apart. Meringue is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 36.1 and 35.5. The undertones part company: Intense Teal reads as a teal at hue angle 186.0 degrees, Meringue as a green at 182.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Intense Teal depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 24.0 rather than matching by name.
Behr Intense Teal and Vista Paint Meringue are delta-E 3.91 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr Intense Teal and Vista Paint Meringue is delta-E 3.91.
Vista Paint Meringue is lighter than Behr Intense Teal by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Intense Teal | Meringue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Vista Paint |
| Code | S-G-490 | 0696 |
| Hex | #00978C | #289F90 |
| Light reflectance | 24.0 | 27.0 |
| Undertone | teal | green |
| Chroma | 36.1 | 35.5 |
| Hue angle | 186.0° | 182.3° |
| Color family | teal | teal |