ComparisonComparisonValspar 3002-5B and Vista Paint 0997, ΔE 7.38 apart
Valspar Butternut Tree (3002-5B) and Vista Paint Gates of Gold (0997) measure a delta-E of 7.38 apart. Gates of Gold is 5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Butternut Tree holds more color, chroma 45.9 against 39.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Butternut Tree depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 31.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Butternut Tree and Vista Paint Gates of Gold are delta-E 7.38 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Butternut Tree and Vista Paint Gates of Gold is delta-E 7.38.
Vista Paint Gates of Gold is lighter than Valspar Butternut Tree by 5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Butternut Tree carries more color than Vista Paint Gates of Gold - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Butternut Tree | Gates of Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 3002-5B | 0997 |
| Hex | #CA8C4D | #CF9561 |
| Light reflectance | 31.0 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 45.9 | 39.3 |
| Hue angle | 68.0° | 66.1° |
| Color family | orange | orange |