ComparisonComparisonBehr 490D-6 and Vista Paint 7526, ΔE 4.18 apart
Behr Thermal Spring (490D-6) and Vista Paint Time to Grow (7526) measure a delta-E of 4.18 apart. Thermal Spring is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Time to Grow holds more color, chroma 26.4 against 22.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Time to Grow depth in Behr's line, start from its LRV of 23.0 rather than matching by name.
Behr Thermal Spring and Vista Paint Time to Grow are delta-E 4.18 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr Thermal Spring and Vista Paint Time to Grow is delta-E 4.18.
Behr Thermal Spring is lighter than Vista Paint Time to Grow by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Time to Grow carries more color than Behr Thermal Spring - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Thermal Spring | Time to Grow | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Vista Paint |
| Code | 490D-6 | 7526 |
| Hex | #589489 | #4A9589 |
| Light reflectance | 25.0 | 23.0 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 22.2 | 26.4 |
| Hue angle | 180.8° | 181.8° |
| Color family | teal | teal |