ComparisonComparisonValspar 3008-1C and Vista Paint 7871, ΔE 0.98 apart
Valspar Top Banana (3008-1C) and Vista Paint Country Sun (7871) measure a delta-E of 0.98 apart. Top Banana is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 54.6 and 53.8. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Country Sun depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 73.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Valspar Top Banana and Vista Paint Country Sun are only delta-E 0.98 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Valspar Top Banana and Vista Paint Country Sun is delta-E 0.98.
Valspar Top Banana is lighter than Vista Paint Country Sun by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Top Banana | Country Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 3008-1C | 7871 |
| Hex | #FFDE76 | #FFDD77 |
| Light reflectance | 75.0 | 73.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 54.6 | 53.8 |
| Hue angle | 91.1° | 90.5° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |