ComparisonComparisonValspar 4008-9C and Vista Paint 0638, ΔE 8.13 apart
Valspar Billow (4008-9C) and Vista Paint Watery Sea (0638) measure a delta-E of 8.13 apart. Watery Sea is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Billow holds more color, chroma 28 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 Billow depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 47.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Billow and Vista Paint Watery Sea are delta-E 8.13 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Billow and Vista Paint Watery Sea is delta-E 8.13.
Vista Paint Watery Sea is lighter than Valspar Billow by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Billow | Watery Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 4008-9C | 0638 |
| Hex | #76C2E3 | #8DBFE6 |
| Light reflectance | 47.0 | 49.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 28.0 | 25.5 |
| Hue angle | 238.1° | 254.7° |
| Color family | teal | teal |