ComparisonComparisonValspar 7004-9 and Vista Paint 1307, ΔE 1.21 apart
Valspar Gray Shimmer (7004-9) and Vista Paint Clytemnestra (1307) measure a delta-E of 1.21 apart. Clytemnestra is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 1.2 and 2.4. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Gray Shimmer depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 75.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Valspar Gray Shimmer and Vista Paint Clytemnestra are delta-E 1.21 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Valspar Gray Shimmer and Vista Paint Clytemnestra is delta-E 1.21.
Vista Paint Clytemnestra is lighter than Valspar Gray Shimmer by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Gray Shimmer | Clytemnestra | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 7004-9 | 1307 |
| Hex | #E3E1DF | #E6E1DE |
| Light reflectance | 75.0 | 77.0 |
| Undertone | greige | greige |
| Chroma | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| Hue angle | 74.9° | 60.3° |
| Color family | gray | gray |