ComparisonComparisonValspar 2003-1B and Vista Paint 7989, ΔE 11.79 apart
Valspar Orange Pecan (2003-1B) and Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet (7989) measure a delta-E of 11.79 apart. Orange Pecan is 12 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Bright Bittersweet holds more color, chroma 59.9 against 51.6, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Orange Pecan reads as a orange at hue angle 53.6 degrees, Bright Bittersweet as a red at 49.8. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Bright Bittersweet depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 29.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Orange Pecan and Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet are delta-E 11.79 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Orange Pecan and Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet is delta-E 11.79.
Valspar Orange Pecan is lighter than Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet by 12 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet carries more color than Valspar Orange Pecan - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Orange Pecan | Bright Bittersweet | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 2003-1B | 7989 |
| Hex | #F39562 | #E87A48 |
| Light reflectance | 41.0 | 29.0 |
| Undertone | orange | red |
| Chroma | 51.6 | 59.9 |
| Hue angle | 53.6° | 49.8° |
| Color family | orange | orange |