ComparisonComparisonValspar 3003-4C and Vista Paint 7986, ΔE 4.28 apart
Valspar Coconut Scent (3003-4C) and Vista Paint Moonlight Beach (7986) measure a delta-E of 4.28 apart. Coconut Scent is 7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 21.7 and 22.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Moonlight Beach depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 74.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Coconut Scent and Vista Paint Moonlight Beach are delta-E 4.28 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Coconut Scent and Vista Paint Moonlight Beach is delta-E 4.28.
Valspar Coconut Scent is lighter than Vista Paint Moonlight Beach by 7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Coconut Scent | Moonlight Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 3003-4C | 7986 |
| Hex | #FEE6C0 | #FFDEBB |
| Light reflectance | 81.0 | 74.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 21.7 | 22.3 |
| Hue angle | 83.4° | 73.6° |
| Color family | tan | tan |