ComparisonComparisonValspar 4006-9C and Vista Paint 7344, ΔE 7.37 apart
Valspar Bluish (4006-9C) and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue (7344) measure a delta-E of 7.37 apart. Bluish is 11 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 22.1 and 22.1. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Gaugin's Blue depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 43.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Bluish and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue are delta-E 7.37 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 Gaugin's Blue is delta-E 7.37.
Valspar Bluish is lighter than Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue by 11 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Bluish | Gaugin's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 4006-9C | 7344 |
| Hex | #9CC8E9 | #87B4D4 |
| Light reflectance | 54.0 | 43.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 22.1 | 22.1 |
| Hue angle | 252.3° | 251.3° |
| Color family | teal | teal |