ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 501 and Vista Paint 0407, ΔE 0.61 apart
Benjamin Moore Mesquite (501) and Vista Paint Vapor (0407) measure a delta-E of 0.61 apart. Vapor is 1.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 18.1 and 17.6. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Mesquite depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 53.2 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Benjamin Moore Mesquite and Vista Paint Vapor are only delta-E 0.61 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Mesquite and Vista Paint Vapor is delta-E 0.61.
Vista Paint Vapor is lighter than Benjamin Moore Mesquite by 1.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Mesquite | Vapor | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | 501 | 0407 |
| Hex | #C3C6A4 | #C2C5A4 |
| Light reflectance | 53.2 | 55.0 |
| Undertone | yellow-green | yellow-green |
| Chroma | 18.1 | 17.6 |
| Hue angle | 112.2° | 112.4° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |