ComparisonComparisonValspar 7006-17 and Vista Paint 8700, ΔE 3.95 apart
Valspar Summer Gray (7006-17) and Vista Paint Pillow Talk (8700) measure a delta-E of 3.95 apart. Summer Gray is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 3.3 and 4.9. The undertones part company: Summer Gray reads as a yellow cast at hue angle 90.6 degrees, Pillow Talk as a greige at 37.8. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Pillow Talk depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 77.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Summer Gray and Vista Paint Pillow Talk are delta-E 3.95 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Summer Gray and Vista Paint Pillow Talk is delta-E 3.95.
Valspar Summer Gray is lighter than Vista Paint Pillow Talk by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Summer Gray | Pillow Talk | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 7006-17 | 8700 |
| Hex | #EAE7E1 | #F1E4E1 |
| Light reflectance | 80.0 | 77.0 |
| Undertone | yellow cast | greige |
| Chroma | 3.3 | 4.9 |
| Hue angle | 90.6° | 37.8° |
| Color family | gray | gray |