ComparisonComparisonValspar 3004-6C and Vista Paint 7986, ΔE 3.99 apart
Valspar Evening Sun (3004-6C) and Vista Paint Moonlight Beach (7986) measure a delta-E of 3.99 apart. Evening Sun is 6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Moonlight Beach holds more color, chroma 22.3 against 20.3, so it grays out less in dim light. 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 Evening Sun and Vista Paint Moonlight Beach are delta-E 3.99 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 Moonlight Beach is delta-E 3.99.
Valspar Evening Sun is lighter than Vista Paint Moonlight Beach by 6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Evening Sun | Moonlight Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 3004-6C | 7986 |
| Hex | #FDE5C2 | #FFDEBB |
| Light reflectance | 80.0 | 74.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 20.3 | 22.3 |
| Hue angle | 81.7° | 73.6° |
| Color family | tan | tan |