ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 1266 and Vista Paint 8709, ΔE 3.71 apart
Benjamin Moore Love Affair (1266) and Vista Paint Wine Country (8709) measure a delta-E of 3.71 apart. Love Affair is 3.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 19.4 and 18. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Wine Country depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 10.0 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Love Affair and Vista Paint Wine Country are delta-E 3.71 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Love Affair and Vista Paint Wine Country is delta-E 3.71.
Benjamin Moore Love Affair is lighter than Vista Paint Wine Country by 3.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Love Affair | Wine Country | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1266 | 8709 |
| Hex | #85595D | #7D555D |
| Light reflectance | 13.8 | 10.0 |
| Undertone | pink | pink |
| Chroma | 19.4 | 18.0 |
| Hue angle | 15.2° | 6.7° |
| Color family | red | black |