ComparisonComparisonValspar 4005-8A and Vista Paint 0638, ΔE 8.78 apart
Valspar Mysterious Blue (4005-8A) and Vista Paint Watery Sea (0638) measure a delta-E of 8.78 apart. Watery Sea is 10 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Watery Sea holds more color, chroma 25.5 against 23.5, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Mysterious Blue depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 39.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Mysterious Blue and Vista Paint Watery Sea are delta-E 8.78 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Mysterious Blue and Vista Paint Watery Sea is delta-E 8.78.
Vista Paint Watery Sea is lighter than Valspar Mysterious Blue by 10 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Mysterious Blue | Watery Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 4005-8A | 0638 |
| Hex | #8EABD3 | #8DBFE6 |
| Light reflectance | 39.0 | 49.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 23.5 | 25.5 |
| Hue angle | 268.9° | 254.7° |
| Color family | blue | teal |