ComparisonComparisonValspar 3005-6C and Vista Paint 0251, ΔE 1.78 apart
Valspar Soft Candlelight (3005-6C) and Vista Paint Alchemy (0251) measure a delta-E of 1.78 apart. They sit within 0 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 19.8 and 18. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Soft Candlelight depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 71.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Valspar Soft Candlelight and Vista Paint Alchemy are delta-E 1.78 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Valspar Soft Candlelight and Vista Paint Alchemy is delta-E 1.78.
| Soft Candlelight | Alchemy | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 3005-6C | 0251 |
| Hex | #F1D8B7 | #EFD8BA |
| Light reflectance | 71.0 | 71.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 19.8 | 18.0 |
| Hue angle | 79.4° | 79.3° |
| Color family | tan | tan |