ComparisonComparisonValspar 4008-5C and Vista Paint 0617, ΔE 7.01 apart
Valspar Summerhouse Blue (4008-5C) and Vista Paint John's Blue (0617) measure a delta-E of 7.01 apart. John's Blue is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. John's Blue holds more color, chroma 18 against 16, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Summerhouse Blue depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 32.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Summerhouse Blue and Vista Paint John's Blue are delta-E 7.01 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Summerhouse Blue and Vista Paint John's Blue is delta-E 7.01.
Vista Paint John's Blue is lighter than Valspar Summerhouse Blue by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Summerhouse Blue | John's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 4008-5C | 0617 |
| Hex | #7AA0B2 | #87A4C0 |
| Light reflectance | 32.0 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 16.0 | 18.0 |
| Hue angle | 237.7° | 259.0° |
| Color family | teal | blue |