ComparisonComparisonValspar 4006-9C and Vista Paint 0616, ΔE 6.55 apart
Valspar Bluish (4006-9C) and Vista Paint Bluette (0616) measure a delta-E of 6.55 apart. Bluish is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Bluish holds more color, chroma 22.1 against 16.6, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Bluette depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 50.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Bluish and Vista Paint Bluette are delta-E 6.55 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Bluish and Vista Paint Bluette is delta-E 6.55.
Valspar Bluish is lighter than Vista Paint Bluette by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Bluish carries more color than Vista Paint Bluette - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Bluish | Bluette | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 4006-9C | 0616 |
| Hex | #9CC8E9 | #A1BDD7 |
| Light reflectance | 54.0 | 50.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 22.1 | 16.6 |
| Hue angle | 252.3° | 257.1° |
| Color family | teal | blue |