Comparison

Sweet Spiceberry vs Merlot Magic

Behr 130D-6 and Vista Paint AC126, ΔE 2.93 apart

Behr Sweet Spiceberry 130D-6 on a wall, hex #A14C59
Sweet Spiceberry Behr 130D-6
Vista Paint Merlot Magic AC126 on a wall, hex #A94F5F
Merlot Magic Vista Paint AC126
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 2.93Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

Behr Sweet Spiceberry (130D-6) and Vista Paint Merlot Magic (AC126) measure a delta-E of 2.93 apart. Merlot Magic is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 37.7 and 39.5. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Sweet Spiceberry depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 13.0 rather than matching by name.

Is Behr Sweet Spiceberry the same color as Vista Paint Merlot Magic?

Not quite, but close - Behr Sweet Spiceberry and Vista Paint Merlot Magic are delta-E 2.93 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

What is the delta-E between Behr Sweet Spiceberry and Vista Paint Merlot Magic?

The measured color distance between Behr Sweet Spiceberry and Vista Paint Merlot Magic is delta-E 2.93.

Which is lighter, Behr Sweet Spiceberry or Vista Paint Merlot Magic?

Vista Paint Merlot Magic is lighter than Behr Sweet Spiceberry by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 2.93 Sweet Spiceberry and Merlot Magic
LIGHTESTMerlot Magic LRV 15.0
DARKESTSweet Spiceberry LRV 13.0
SPREAD2LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Sweet Spiceberry Merlot Magic
Brand Behr Vista Paint
Code 130D-6 AC126
Hex #A14C59 #A94F5F
Light reflectance 13.0 15.0
Undertone pink pink
Chroma 37.7 39.5
Hue angle 14.2° 12.5°
Color family red red

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