ComparisonComparisonValspar 5003-1C and Vista Paint H0082, ΔE 5.66 apart
Valspar Spring Spirits (5003-1C) and Vista Paint Whispering Willow (H0082) measure a delta-E of 5.66 apart. Spring Spirits is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Whispering Willow holds more color, chroma 13.2 against 8.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Whispering Willow depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 30.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Spring Spirits and Vista Paint Whispering Willow are delta-E 5.66 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Spring Spirits and Vista Paint Whispering Willow is delta-E 5.66.
Valspar Spring Spirits is lighter than Vista Paint Whispering Willow by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Whispering Willow carries more color than Valspar Spring Spirits - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Spring Spirits | Whispering Willow | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 5003-1C | H0082 |
| Hex | #969D8F | #909780 |
| Light reflectance | 32.0 | 30.0 |
| Undertone | yellow-green undertone | yellow-green undertone |
| Chroma | 8.3 | 13.2 |
| Hue angle | 128.7° | 121.1° |
| Color family | green | green |