ComparisonComparisonValspar 7003-16 and Vista Paint OW149, ΔE 0.64 apart
Valspar Polar White (7003-16) and Vista Paint Egg White (OW149) measure a delta-E of 0.64 apart. Egg White is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 6.8 and 6.3. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Polar White depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 83.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Valspar Polar White and Vista Paint Egg White are only delta-E 0.64 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Valspar Polar White and Vista Paint Egg White is delta-E 0.64.
Vista Paint Egg White is lighter than Valspar Polar White by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Polar White | Egg White | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 7003-16 | OW149 |
| Hex | #F0ECDF | #F1EDE1 |
| Light reflectance | 83.0 | 85.0 |
| Undertone | yellow cast | yellow cast |
| Chroma | 6.8 | 6.3 |
| Hue angle | 97.3° | 96.4° |
| Color family | white | white |