Comparison

Crisp Straw vs Moonlight Beach

Benjamin Moore 2157-50 and Vista Paint 7986, ΔE 3.48 apart

Benjamin Moore Crisp Straw 2157-50 on a wall, hex #F9D5B0
Crisp Straw Benjamin Moore 2157-50
Vista Paint Moonlight Beach 7986 on a wall, hex #FFDEBB
Moonlight Beach Vista Paint 7986
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 3.48Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

Benjamin Moore Crisp Straw (2157-50) and Vista Paint Moonlight Beach (7986) measure a delta-E of 3.48 apart. Moonlight Beach is 5.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 24.1 and 22.3. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Crisp Straw depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 68.4 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Benjamin Moore Crisp Straw and Vista Paint Moonlight Beach?

Benjamin Moore Crisp Straw and Vista Paint Moonlight Beach are delta-E 3.48 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Benjamin Moore Crisp Straw and Vista Paint Moonlight Beach?

The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Crisp Straw and Vista Paint Moonlight Beach is delta-E 3.48.

Which is lighter, Benjamin Moore Crisp Straw or Vista Paint Moonlight Beach?

Vista Paint Moonlight Beach is lighter than Benjamin Moore Crisp Straw by 5.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 3.48 Crisp Straw and Moonlight Beach
LIGHTESTMoonlight Beach LRV 74.0
DARKESTCrisp Straw LRV 68.4
SPREAD5.6LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Crisp Straw Moonlight Beach
Brand Benjamin Moore Vista Paint
Code 2157-50 7986
Hex #F9D5B0 #FFDEBB
Light reflectance 68.4 74.0
Undertone yellow yellow
Chroma 24.1 22.3
Hue angle 72.5° 73.6°
Color family tan tan

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