ComparisonComparisonValspar 6007-8A and Vista Paint 7742, ΔE 6.38 apart
Valspar Sonic Lime (6007-8A) and Vista Paint Burst of Lime (7742) measure a delta-E of 6.38 apart. Sonic Lime is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Burst of Lime holds more color, chroma 61.4 against 55, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Burst of Lime depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 55.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Sonic Lime and Vista Paint Burst of Lime are delta-E 6.38 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Sonic Lime and Vista Paint Burst of Lime is delta-E 6.38.
Valspar Sonic Lime is lighter than Vista Paint Burst of Lime by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Burst of Lime carries more color than Valspar Sonic Lime - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Sonic Lime | Burst of Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 6007-8A | 7742 |
| Hex | #C5D165 | #C1D056 |
| Light reflectance | 58.0 | 55.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 55.0 | 61.4 |
| Hue angle | 110.5° | 110.7° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |