ComparisonComparisonValspar 2004-5A and Vista Paint AC116, ΔE 8.99 apart
Valspar Bear Claw (2004-5A) and Vista Paint High Society (AC116) measure a delta-E of 8.99 apart. Bear Claw is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 42 and 42.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the High Society depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 15.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Bear Claw and Vista Paint High Society are delta-E 8.99 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Bear Claw and Vista Paint High Society is delta-E 8.99.
Valspar Bear Claw is lighter than Vista Paint High Society by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Bear Claw | High Society | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 2004-5A | AC116 |
| Hex | #AB603F | #A85342 |
| Light reflectance | 17.0 | 15.0 |
| Undertone | red | red |
| Chroma | 42.0 | 42.4 |
| Hue angle | 49.3° | 38.0° |
| Color family | orange | red |