Comparison

Bubble Shell vs Sunbaked Clay

Behr S160-3 and Vista Paint 8617, ΔE 4.11 apart

Behr Bubble Shell S160-3 on a wall, hex #D3A49A
Bubble Shell Behr S160-3
Vista Paint Sunbaked Clay 8617 on a wall, hex #D9AC9C
Sunbaked Clay Vista Paint 8617
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 4.11Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Behr Bubble Shell (S160-3) and Vista Paint Sunbaked Clay (8617) measure a delta-E of 4.11 apart. They sit within 0 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 19.8 and 20.2. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Bubble Shell depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 43.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Behr Bubble Shell and Vista Paint Sunbaked Clay?

Behr Bubble Shell and Vista Paint Sunbaked Clay are delta-E 4.11 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Behr Bubble Shell and Vista Paint Sunbaked Clay?

The measured color distance between Behr Bubble Shell and Vista Paint Sunbaked Clay is delta-E 4.11.

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 4.11 Bubble Shell and Sunbaked Clay
LIGHTESTBubble Shell LRV 43.0
DARKESTBubble Shell LRV 43.0
SPREAD0LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Bubble Shell Sunbaked Clay
Brand Behr Vista Paint
Code S160-3 8617
Hex #D3A49A #D9AC9C
Light reflectance 43.0 43.0
Undertone red red
Chroma 19.8 20.2
Hue angle 36.7° 45.7°
Color family red orange

Each on its own

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