ComparisonComparisonValspar 3001-9B and Vista Paint 8550, ΔE 3.51 apart
Valspar Dark Toast (3001-9B) and Vista Paint Dig It (8550) measure a delta-E of 3.51 apart. They sit within 1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Dark Toast holds more color, chroma 20.8 against 17.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Dig It depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 17.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Dark Toast and Vista Paint Dig It are delta-E 3.51 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Dark Toast and Vista Paint Dig It is delta-E 3.51.
Valspar Dark Toast is lighter than Vista Paint Dig It by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Dark Toast carries more color than Vista Paint Dig It - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Dark Toast | Dig It | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 3001-9B | 8550 |
| Hex | #917158 | #8E735E |
| Light reflectance | 18.0 | 17.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 20.8 | 17.3 |
| Hue angle | 64.2° | 64.7° |
| Color family | tan | tan |