ComparisonComparisonValspar 2005-7B and Vista Paint 0039, ΔE 7.43 apart
Valspar Terra Cotta Trail (2005-7B) and Vista Paint Mandalay Road (0039) measure a delta-E of 7.43 apart. Terra Cotta Trail is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Terra Cotta Trail holds more color, chroma 32.8 against 30.5, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Terra Cotta Trail reads as a orange at hue angle 55.7 degrees, Mandalay Road as a red at 47.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Mandalay Road depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 19.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Terra Cotta Trail and Vista Paint Mandalay Road are delta-E 7.43 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Terra Cotta Trail and Vista Paint Mandalay Road is delta-E 7.43.
Valspar Terra Cotta Trail is lighter than Vista Paint Mandalay Road by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Terra Cotta Trail | Mandalay Road | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 2005-7B | 0039 |
| Hex | #B17857 | #A36952 |
| Light reflectance | 23.0 | 19.0 |
| Undertone | orange | red |
| Chroma | 32.8 | 30.5 |
| Hue angle | 55.7° | 47.5° |
| Color family | orange | orange |