ComparisonComparisonBehr MQ6-42 and Vista Paint 0717, ΔE 7.26 apart
Behr Dancing Jewel (MQ6-42) and Vista Paint Tropical Tale (0717) measure a delta-E of 7.26 apart. Tropical Tale is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Tropical Tale holds more color, chroma 43.2 against 37.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Dancing Jewel depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 26.0 rather than matching by name.
Behr Dancing Jewel and Vista Paint Tropical Tale are delta-E 7.26 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr Dancing Jewel and Vista Paint Tropical Tale is delta-E 7.26.
Vista Paint Tropical Tale is lighter than Behr Dancing Jewel by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Tropical Tale carries more color than Behr Dancing Jewel - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Dancing Jewel | Tropical Tale | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Vista Paint |
| Code | MQ6-42 | 0717 |
| Hex | #429B77 | #40A374 |
| Light reflectance | 26.0 | 29.0 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 37.2 | 43.2 |
| Hue angle | 162.8° | 158.3° |
| Color family | teal | green |