ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore HC-149 and Vista Paint 7416, ΔE 3.68 apart
Benjamin Moore Buxton Blue (HC-149) and Vista Paint Tropical Sea (7416) measure a delta-E of 3.68 apart. They sit within 1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Tropical Sea holds more color, chroma 12.3 against 9.1, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Buxton Blue depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 45.0 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Buxton Blue and Vista Paint Tropical Sea are delta-E 3.68 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Buxton Blue and Vista Paint Tropical Sea is delta-E 3.68.
Vista Paint Tropical Sea is lighter than Benjamin Moore Buxton Blue by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Tropical Sea carries more color than Benjamin Moore Buxton Blue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Buxton Blue | Tropical Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | HC-149 | 7416 |
| Hex | #9DB6BA | #9ABCC3 |
| Light reflectance | 45.0 | 46.0 |
| Undertone | teal undertone | teal undertone |
| Chroma | 9.1 | 12.3 |
| Hue angle | 212.6° | 216.6° |
| Color family | teal | teal |