ComparisonComparisonBehr P280-7 and Vista Paint AC102, ΔE 6.27 apart
Behr Midsummer Gold (P280-7) and Vista Paint Mustard Field (AC102) measure a delta-E of 6.27 apart. Midsummer Gold is 5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Midsummer Gold holds more color, chroma 67.9 against 64.4, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Mustard Field depth in Behr's line, start from its LRV of 44.0 rather than matching by name.
Behr Midsummer Gold and Vista Paint Mustard Field are delta-E 6.27 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr Midsummer Gold and Vista Paint Mustard Field is delta-E 6.27.
Behr Midsummer Gold is lighter than Vista Paint Mustard Field by 5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Behr Midsummer Gold carries more color than Vista Paint Mustard Field - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Midsummer Gold | Mustard Field | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Vista Paint |
| Code | P280-7 | AC102 |
| Hex | #EAB034 | #D8A931 |
| Light reflectance | 49.0 | 44.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 67.9 | 64.4 |
| Hue angle | 81.4° | 84.6° |
| Color family | orange | orange |