ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore HC-51 and Vista Paint 8005, ΔE 3.45 apart
Benjamin Moore Audubon Russet (HC-51) and Vista Paint Sunbaked Earth (8005) measure a delta-E of 3.45 apart. Audubon Russet is 2.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Sunbaked Earth holds more color, chroma 37.2 against 33.9, so it grays out less in dim light. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Sunbaked Earth depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 18.0 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Audubon Russet and Vista Paint Sunbaked Earth are delta-E 3.45 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Audubon Russet and Vista Paint Sunbaked Earth is delta-E 3.45.
Benjamin Moore Audubon Russet is lighter than Vista Paint Sunbaked Earth by 2.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Sunbaked Earth carries more color than Benjamin Moore Audubon Russet - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Audubon Russet | Sunbaked Earth | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | HC-51 | 8005 |
| Hex | #AE6B55 | #B0684F |
| Light reflectance | 20.2 | 18.0 |
| Undertone | red | red |
| Chroma | 33.9 | 37.2 |
| Hue angle | 44.1° | 45.1° |
| Color family | red | orange |