ComparisonComparisonBehr 160D-6 and Vista Paint 8077, ΔE 4.62 apart
Behr Pottery Red (160D-6) and Vista Paint Scarlet Sumac (8077) measure a delta-E of 4.62 apart. Pottery Red is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Scarlet Sumac holds more color, chroma 41.4 against 37.6, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Scarlet Sumac depth in Behr's line, start from its LRV of 16.0 rather than matching by name.
Behr Pottery Red and Vista Paint Scarlet Sumac are delta-E 4.62 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr Pottery Red and Vista Paint Scarlet Sumac is delta-E 4.62.
Behr Pottery Red is lighter than Vista Paint Scarlet Sumac by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Scarlet Sumac carries more color than Behr Pottery Red - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Pottery Red | Scarlet Sumac | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Vista Paint |
| Code | 160D-6 | 8077 |
| Hex | #B05D59 | #B15850 |
| Light reflectance | 18.0 | 16.0 |
| Undertone | red | red |
| Chroma | 37.6 | 41.4 |
| Hue angle | 27.9° | 31.2° |
| Color family | red | red |