ComparisonComparisonBehr 550B-4 and Vista Paint 0638, ΔE 5.49 apart
Behr Costa Rica Blue (550B-4) and Vista Paint Watery Sea (0638) measure a delta-E of 5.49 apart. Watery Sea is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Costa Rica Blue holds more color, chroma 28.3 against 25.5, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Costa Rica Blue depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 45.0 rather than matching by name.
Behr Costa Rica Blue and Vista Paint Watery Sea are delta-E 5.49 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr Costa Rica Blue and Vista Paint Watery Sea is delta-E 5.49.
Vista Paint Watery Sea is lighter than Behr Costa Rica Blue by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Costa Rica Blue | Watery Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Vista Paint |
| Code | 550B-4 | 0638 |
| Hex | #77BCE2 | #8DBFE6 |
| Light reflectance | 45.0 | 49.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 28.3 | 25.5 |
| Hue angle | 245.6° | 254.7° |
| Color family | teal | teal |