Behr MQ4-18 and Vista Paint 7562, ΔE 3.82 apart
Behr Free Spirit (MQ4-18) and Vista Paint Mermaid Magic (7562) measure a delta-E of 3.82 apart. They sit within 0 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Free Spirit holds more color, chroma 18.7 against 15.1, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Free Spirit depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 66.0 rather than matching by name.
Behr Free Spirit and Vista Paint Mermaid Magic are delta-E 3.82 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr Free Spirit and Vista Paint Mermaid Magic is delta-E 3.82.
Behr Free Spirit carries more color than Vista Paint Mermaid Magic - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Free Spirit | Mermaid Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Vista Paint |
| Code | MQ4-18 | 7562 |
| Hex | #B4DEC9 | #BEE0CF |
| Light reflectance | 66.0 | 66.0 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 18.7 | 15.1 |
| Hue angle | 162.0° | 162.4° |
| Color family | teal | teal |