ComparisonComparisonValspar 5001-8A and Vista Paint 7342, ΔE 3.31 apart
Valspar Rushing Rapids (5001-8A) and Vista Paint Wakeby beach (7342) measure a delta-E of 3.31 apart. Rushing Rapids is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 26.8 and 26.1. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Wakeby beach depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 20.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Rushing Rapids and Vista Paint Wakeby beach are delta-E 3.31 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Rushing Rapids and Vista Paint Wakeby beach is delta-E 3.31.
Valspar Rushing Rapids is lighter than Vista Paint Wakeby beach by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Rushing Rapids | Wakeby beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 5001-8A | 7342 |
| Hex | #4891B0 | #4689A9 |
| Light reflectance | 24.0 | 20.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 26.8 | 26.1 |
| Hue angle | 239.8° | 243.5° |
| Color family | teal | teal |