ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 638 and Vista Paint 7562, ΔE 3.14 apart
Benjamin Moore Pure Essence (638) and Vista Paint Mermaid Magic (7562) measure a delta-E of 3.14 apart. They sit within 0.3 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Mermaid Magic holds more color, chroma 15.1 against 13.1, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Pure Essence reads as a green undertone at hue angle 152.7 degrees, Mermaid Magic as a green at 162.4. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Mermaid Magic depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 66.0 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Pure Essence and Vista Paint Mermaid Magic are delta-E 3.14 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Pure Essence and Vista Paint Mermaid Magic is delta-E 3.14.
| Pure Essence | Mermaid Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | 638 | 7562 |
| Hex | #C4DDCB | #BEE0CF |
| Light reflectance | 66.3 | 66.0 |
| Undertone | green undertone | green |
| Chroma | 13.1 | 15.1 |
| Hue angle | 152.7° | 162.4° |
| Color family | green | teal |