ComparisonComparisonValspar 3004-6C and Vista Paint 0979, ΔE 3.17 apart
Valspar Evening Sun (3004-6C) and Vista Paint Liveliness (0979) measure a delta-E of 3.17 apart. Evening Sun is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Liveliness holds more color, chroma 22.5 against 20.3, so it grays out less in dim light. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Liveliness depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 77.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Evening Sun and Vista Paint Liveliness are delta-E 3.17 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Evening Sun and Vista Paint Liveliness is delta-E 3.17.
Valspar Evening Sun is lighter than Vista Paint Liveliness by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Evening Sun | Liveliness | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 3004-6C | 0979 |
| Hex | #FDE5C2 | #FDDFBA |
| Light reflectance | 80.0 | 77.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 20.3 | 22.5 |
| Hue angle | 81.7° | 77.4° |
| Color family | tan | tan |