ComparisonComparisonValspar 4008-10B and Vista Paint 7326, ΔE 4.41 apart
Valspar Blue Burst (4008-10B) and Vista Paint Soothing Sapphire (7326) measure a delta-E of 4.41 apart. Blue Burst is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Blue Burst holds more color, chroma 40.5 against 37.7, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Soothing Sapphire depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 21.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Blue Burst and Vista Paint Soothing Sapphire are delta-E 4.41 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Blue Burst and Vista Paint Soothing Sapphire is delta-E 4.41.
Valspar Blue Burst is lighter than Vista Paint Soothing Sapphire by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Blue Burst | Soothing Sapphire | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 4008-10B | 7326 |
| Hex | #0192CC | #2C8BC3 |
| Light reflectance | 24.0 | 21.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 40.5 | 37.7 |
| Hue angle | 253.5° | 257.6° |
| Color family | teal | blue |