Comparison

Cuddle vs Tangerine Twist

Valspar 3005-4B and Vista Paint 7946, ΔE 0.98 apart

Valspar Cuddle 3005-4B on a wall, hex #FDE9B7
Cuddle Valspar 3005-4B
Vista Paint Tangerine Twist 7946 on a wall, hex #FFE9B6
Tangerine Twist Vista Paint 7946
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 0.98Same color. Buy the cheaper one.

Valspar Cuddle (3005-4B) and Vista Paint Tangerine Twist (7946) measure a delta-E of 0.98 apart. They sit within 1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 26.8 and 27.6. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Tangerine Twist depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 81.0 rather than matching by name.

Is Valspar Cuddle the same color as Vista Paint Tangerine Twist?

Yes, by measurement - Valspar Cuddle and Vista Paint Tangerine Twist are only delta-E 0.98 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.

What is the delta-E between Valspar Cuddle and Vista Paint Tangerine Twist?

The measured color distance between Valspar Cuddle and Vista Paint Tangerine Twist is delta-E 0.98.

Which is lighter, Valspar Cuddle or Vista Paint Tangerine Twist?

Valspar Cuddle is lighter than Vista Paint Tangerine Twist by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 0.98 Cuddle and Tangerine Twist
LIGHTESTCuddle LRV 82.0
DARKESTTangerine Twist LRV 81.0
SPREAD1LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Cuddle Tangerine Twist
Brand Valspar Vista Paint
Code 3005-4B 7946
Hex #FDE9B7 #FFE9B6
Light reflectance 82.0 81.0
Undertone yellow yellow
Chroma 26.8 27.6
Hue angle 91.3° 89.9°
Color family yellow orange

Each on its own

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