ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 788 and Vista Paint 0638, ΔE 5.09 apart
Benjamin Moore Aquarius (788) and Vista Paint Watery Sea (0638) measure a delta-E of 5.09 apart. Watery Sea is 1.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 27.1 and 25.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Aquarius depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 47.4 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Aquarius and Vista Paint Watery Sea are delta-E 5.09 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Aquarius and Vista Paint Watery Sea is delta-E 5.09.
Vista Paint Watery Sea is lighter than Benjamin Moore Aquarius by 1.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Aquarius | Watery Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | 788 | 0638 |
| Hex | #7BBDE1 | #8DBFE6 |
| Light reflectance | 47.4 | 49.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 27.1 | 25.5 |
| Hue angle | 244.8° | 254.7° |
| Color family | teal | teal |