ComparisonComparisonBehr P440-7 and Vista Paint 7549, ΔE 4.34 apart
Behr Mermaid Sea (P440-7) and Vista Paint Shamrock Green (7549) measure a delta-E of 4.34 apart. Mermaid Sea is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 30.1 and 29.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Shamrock Green depth in Behr's line, start from its LRV of 14.0 rather than matching by name.
Behr Mermaid Sea and Vista Paint Shamrock Green are delta-E 4.34 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr Mermaid Sea and Vista Paint Shamrock Green is delta-E 4.34.
Behr Mermaid Sea is lighter than Vista Paint Shamrock Green by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Mermaid Sea | Shamrock Green | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Vista Paint |
| Code | P440-7 | 7549 |
| Hex | #297F6D | #307962 |
| Light reflectance | 17.0 | 14.0 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 30.1 | 29.3 |
| Hue angle | 175.6° | 168.4° |
| Color family | teal | teal |