ComparisonComparisonValspar 3003-6C and Vista Paint 7986, ΔE 4.29 apart
Valspar Simple Pleasures (3003-6C) and Vista Paint Moonlight Beach (7986) measure a delta-E of 4.29 apart. Moonlight Beach is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Moonlight Beach holds more color, chroma 22.3 against 18.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Simple Pleasures depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 72.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Simple Pleasures and Vista Paint Moonlight Beach are delta-E 4.29 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Simple Pleasures and Vista Paint Moonlight Beach is delta-E 4.29.
Vista Paint Moonlight Beach is lighter than Valspar Simple Pleasures by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Moonlight Beach carries more color than Valspar Simple Pleasures - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Simple Pleasures | Moonlight Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 3003-6C | 7986 |
| Hex | #F3DABB | #FFDEBB |
| Light reflectance | 72.0 | 74.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 18.8 | 22.3 |
| Hue angle | 78.0° | 73.6° |
| Color family | tan | tan |