Comparison

Frankincense vs Gates of Gold

Valspar 3002-5C and Vista Paint 0997, ΔE 5.49 apart

Valspar Frankincense 3002-5C on a wall, hex #DCA46E
Frankincense Valspar 3002-5C
Vista Paint Gates of Gold 0997 on a wall, hex #CF9561
Gates of Gold Vista Paint 0997
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 5.49Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Valspar Frankincense (3002-5C) and Vista Paint Gates of Gold (0997) measure a delta-E of 5.49 apart. Frankincense is 6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 38.7 and 39.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Gates of Gold depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 36.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Valspar Frankincense and Vista Paint Gates of Gold?

Valspar Frankincense and Vista Paint Gates of Gold are delta-E 5.49 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Valspar Frankincense and Vista Paint Gates of Gold?

The measured color distance between Valspar Frankincense and Vista Paint Gates of Gold is delta-E 5.49.

Which is lighter, Valspar Frankincense or Vista Paint Gates of Gold?

Valspar Frankincense is lighter than Vista Paint Gates of Gold by 6 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 5.49 Frankincense and Gates of Gold
LIGHTESTFrankincense LRV 42.0
DARKESTGates of Gold LRV 36.0
SPREAD6LRV points

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measured values
Frankincense Gates of Gold
Brand Valspar Vista Paint
Code 3002-5C 0997
Hex #DCA46E #CF9561
Light reflectance 42.0 36.0
Undertone orange orange
Chroma 38.7 39.3
Hue angle 68.2° 66.1°
Color family orange orange

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