Behr 700A-1 and Vista Paint 8700, ΔE 0.64 apart
Behr Pastel China (700A-1) and Vista Paint Pillow Talk (8700) measure a delta-E of 0.64 apart. Pastel China is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 4.8 and 4.9. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Pillow Talk depth in Behr's line, start from its LRV of 77.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Behr Pastel China and Vista Paint Pillow Talk are only delta-E 0.64 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Behr Pastel China and Vista Paint Pillow Talk is delta-E 0.64.
Behr Pastel China is lighter than Vista Paint Pillow Talk by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Pastel China | Pillow Talk | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Vista Paint |
| Code | 700A-1 | 8700 |
| Hex | #F0E4E0 | #F1E4E1 |
| Light reflectance | 80.0 | 77.0 |
| Undertone | greige | greige |
| Chroma | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| Hue angle | 45.0° | 37.8° |
| Color family | gray | gray |