ComparisonComparisonValspar 6004-2A and Vista Paint 0212, ΔE 4 apart
Valspar Aspen Gray (6004-2A) and Vista Paint Big Spender (0212) measure a delta-E of 4 apart. Big Spender is 5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Big Spender holds more color, chroma 8.9 against 6.7, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Aspen Gray reads as a yellow cast at hue angle 85.0 degrees, Big Spender as a yellow undertone at 79.8. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Aspen Gray depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 31.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Aspen Gray and Vista Paint Big Spender are delta-E 4 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Aspen Gray and Vista Paint Big Spender is delta-E 4.
Vista Paint Big Spender is lighter than Valspar Aspen Gray by 5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Aspen Gray | Big Spender | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 6004-2A | 0212 |
| Hex | #9E978C | #AA9F91 |
| Light reflectance | 31.0 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | yellow cast | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 6.7 | 8.9 |
| Hue angle | 85.0° | 79.8° |
| Color family | gray | tan |