ComparisonComparisonValspar 3003-9B and Vista Paint 0164, ΔE 3.42 apart
Valspar Universal Umber (3003-9B) and Vista Paint Veldrift (0164) measure a delta-E of 3.42 apart. Veldrift is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Veldrift holds more color, chroma 21.2 against 19, so it grays out less in dim light. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Universal Umber depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 22.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Universal Umber and Vista Paint Veldrift are delta-E 3.42 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Universal Umber and Vista Paint Veldrift is delta-E 3.42.
Vista Paint Veldrift is lighter than Valspar Universal Umber by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Universal Umber | Veldrift | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 3003-9B | 0164 |
| Hex | #9A7E65 | #A48268 |
| Light reflectance | 22.0 | 26.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 19.0 | 21.2 |
| Hue angle | 68.3° | 63.9° |
| Color family | tan | tan |