ComparisonComparisonValspar 4004-5B and Vista Paint 7297, ΔE 1.65 apart
Valspar Novella Blue (4004-5B) and Vista Paint Blissful Blue (7297) measure a delta-E of 1.65 apart. They sit within 1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 14.3 and 15.3. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Blissful Blue depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 51.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Valspar Novella Blue and Vista Paint Blissful Blue are delta-E 1.65 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Valspar Novella Blue and Vista Paint Blissful Blue is delta-E 1.65.
Valspar Novella Blue is lighter than Vista Paint Blissful Blue by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Novella Blue | Blissful Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 4004-5B | 7297 |
| Hex | #A8C3D8 | #A5C5DA |
| Light reflectance | 52.0 | 51.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 14.3 | 15.3 |
| Hue angle | 251.4° | 246.6° |
| Color family | teal | teal |