ComparisonComparisonValspar 3003-1C and Vista Paint 0851, ΔE 10.68 apart
Valspar Golden Promise (3003-1C) and Vista Paint Happy Face (0851) measure a delta-E of 10.68 apart. Happy Face is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Happy Face holds more color, chroma 80.8 against 71.1, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Golden Promise depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 66.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Golden Promise and Vista Paint Happy Face are delta-E 10.68 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Golden Promise and Vista Paint Happy Face is delta-E 10.68.
Vista Paint Happy Face is lighter than Valspar Golden Promise by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Happy Face carries more color than Valspar Golden Promise - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Golden Promise | Happy Face | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 3003-1C | 0851 |
| Hex | #FFCD44 | #FFD328 |
| Light reflectance | 66.0 | 70.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 71.1 | 80.8 |
| Hue angle | 86.3° | 89.5° |
| Color family | orange | orange |