Comparison

Positively Pink vs Karen's Kiss

Valspar 1003-1C and Vista Paint 8127, ΔE 4.3 apart

Valspar Positively Pink 1003-1C on a wall, hex #EB97B2
Positively Pink Valspar 1003-1C
Vista Paint Karen's Kiss 8127 on a wall, hex #E594B6
Karen's Kiss Vista Paint 8127
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 4.3Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Valspar Positively Pink (1003-1C) and Vista Paint Karen's Kiss (8127) measure a delta-E of 4.3 apart. Positively Pink is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 35.1 and 35.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Karen's Kiss depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 40.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Valspar Positively Pink and Vista Paint Karen's Kiss?

Valspar Positively Pink and Vista Paint Karen's Kiss are delta-E 4.3 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Valspar Positively Pink and Vista Paint Karen's Kiss?

The measured color distance between Valspar Positively Pink and Vista Paint Karen's Kiss is delta-E 4.3.

Which is lighter, Valspar Positively Pink or Vista Paint Karen's Kiss?

Valspar Positively Pink is lighter than Vista Paint Karen's Kiss by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 4.3 Positively Pink and Karen's Kiss
LIGHTESTPositively Pink LRV 42.0
DARKESTKaren's Kiss LRV 40.0
SPREAD2LRV points

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measured values
Positively Pink Karen's Kiss
Brand Valspar Vista Paint
Code 1003-1C 8127
Hex #EB97B2 #E594B6
Light reflectance 42.0 40.0
Undertone pink pink
Chroma 35.1 35.5
Hue angle 358.6° 352.0°
Color family pink pink

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