ComparisonComparisonValspar 5008-2A and Vista Paint H0082, ΔE 6.53 apart
Valspar Sweet Carolina (5008-2A) and Vista Paint Whispering Willow (H0082) measure a delta-E of 6.53 apart. Whispering Willow is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 13.3 and 13.2. The undertones part company: Sweet Carolina reads as a yellow undertone at hue angle 96.0 degrees, Whispering Willow as a yellow-green undertone at 121.1. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Sweet Carolina depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 26.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Sweet Carolina and Vista Paint Whispering Willow are delta-E 6.53 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Sweet Carolina and Vista Paint Whispering Willow is delta-E 6.53.
Vista Paint Whispering Willow is lighter than Valspar Sweet Carolina by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Sweet Carolina | Whispering Willow | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 5008-2A | H0082 |
| Hex | #938C75 | #909780 |
| Light reflectance | 26.0 | 30.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow-green undertone |
| Chroma | 13.3 | 13.2 |
| Hue angle | 96.0° | 121.1° |
| Color family | tan | green |