ComparisonComparisonValspar 3008-1A and Vista Paint 0851, ΔE 5.3 apart
Valspar Tangy (3008-1A) and Vista Paint Happy Face (0851) measure a delta-E of 5.3 apart. Happy Face is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Tangy holds more color, chroma 85.5 against 80.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Tangy depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 66.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Tangy and Vista Paint Happy Face are delta-E 5.3 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Tangy and Vista Paint Happy Face is delta-E 5.3.
Vista Paint Happy Face is lighter than Valspar Tangy by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Tangy carries more color than Vista Paint Happy Face - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Tangy | Happy Face | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 3008-1A | 0851 |
| Hex | #FFCE01 | #FFD328 |
| Light reflectance | 66.0 | 70.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 85.5 | 80.8 |
| Hue angle | 88.2° | 89.5° |
| Color family | orange | orange |