ComparisonComparisonValspar 2007-3A and Vista Paint 7989, ΔE 7.96 apart
Valspar Carrot Cake (2007-3A) and Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet (7989) measure a delta-E of 7.96 apart. Carrot Cake is 6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Carrot Cake holds more color, chroma 63.5 against 59.9, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Carrot Cake reads as a orange at hue angle 55.9 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 Carrot Cake and Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet are delta-E 7.96 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Carrot Cake and Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet is delta-E 7.96.
Valspar Carrot Cake is lighter than Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet by 6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Carrot Cake carries more color than Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Carrot Cake | Bright Bittersweet | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 2007-3A | 7989 |
| Hex | #EE8441 | #E87A48 |
| Light reflectance | 35.0 | 29.0 |
| Undertone | orange | red |
| Chroma | 63.5 | 59.9 |
| Hue angle | 55.9° | 49.8° |
| Color family | orange | orange |