ComparisonComparisonValspar 6002-2A and Vista Paint 0212, ΔE 2.44 apart
Valspar Tornado Watch (6002-2A) and Vista Paint Big Spender (0212) measure a delta-E of 2.44 apart. Big Spender is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 8.2 and 8.9. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Tornado Watch depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 33.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Valspar Tornado Watch and Vista Paint Big Spender are delta-E 2.44 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Valspar Tornado Watch and Vista Paint Big Spender is delta-E 2.44.
Vista Paint Big Spender is lighter than Valspar Tornado Watch by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Tornado Watch | Big Spender | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 6002-2A | 0212 |
| Hex | #A29B8D | #AA9F91 |
| Light reflectance | 33.0 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 8.2 | 8.9 |
| Hue angle | 89.5° | 79.8° |
| Color family | tan | tan |