ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 2117-70 and Vista Paint 7204, ΔE 0.9 apart
Benjamin Moore Dreamy Cloud (2117-70) and Vista Paint Tentative Dawn (7204) measure a delta-E of 0.9 apart. Dreamy Cloud is 2.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 2.2 and 2.6. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Tentative Dawn depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 74.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Benjamin Moore Dreamy Cloud and Vista Paint Tentative Dawn are only delta-E 0.9 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Dreamy Cloud and Vista Paint Tentative Dawn is delta-E 0.9.
Benjamin Moore Dreamy Cloud is lighter than Vista Paint Tentative Dawn by 2.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Dreamy Cloud | Tentative Dawn | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | 2117-70 | 7204 |
| Hex | #E5E3E7 | #E4E4E9 |
| Light reflectance | 76.4 | 74.0 |
| Undertone | cool violet-gray | cool violet-gray |
| Chroma | 2.2 | 2.6 |
| Hue angle | 308.9° | 290.4° |
| Color family | gray | gray |