Valspar 2007-3B and Vista Paint 7989, ΔE 13.02 apart
Valspar Brushed Orange (2007-3B) and Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet (7989) measure a delta-E of 13.02 apart. Brushed Orange is 13.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 59.3 and 59.9. The undertones part company: Brushed Orange reads as a orange at hue angle 59.5 degrees, Bright Bittersweet as a red at 49.8. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Bright Bittersweet depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 29.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Brushed Orange and Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet are delta-E 13.02 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Brushed Orange and Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet is delta-E 13.02.
Valspar Brushed Orange is lighter than Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet by 13.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Brushed Orange | Bright Bittersweet | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 2007-3B | 7989 |
| Hex | #F79751 | #E87A48 |
| Light reflectance | 42.4 | 29.0 |
| Undertone | orange | red |
| Chroma | 59.3 | 59.9 |
| Hue angle | 59.5° | 49.8° |
| Color family | orange | orange |