Comparison

Western Sandstone vs Big Spender

Valspar 1001-10A and Vista Paint 0212, ΔE 3.51 apart

Valspar Western Sandstone 1001-10A on a wall, hex #B1A39A
Western Sandstone Valspar 1001-10A
Vista Paint Big Spender 0212 on a wall, hex #AA9F91
Big Spender Vista Paint 0212
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 3.51Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Valspar Western Sandstone (1001-10A) and Vista Paint Big Spender (0212) measure a delta-E of 3.51 apart. They sit within 1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 7.4 and 8.9. The undertones part company: Western Sandstone reads as a orange undertone at hue angle 61.5 degrees, Big Spender as a yellow undertone at 79.8. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Big Spender depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 36.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Valspar Western Sandstone and Vista Paint Big Spender?

Valspar Western Sandstone and Vista Paint Big Spender are delta-E 3.51 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Valspar Western Sandstone and Vista Paint Big Spender?

The measured color distance between Valspar Western Sandstone and Vista Paint Big Spender is delta-E 3.51.

Which is lighter, Valspar Western Sandstone or Vista Paint Big Spender?

Valspar Western Sandstone is lighter than Vista Paint Big Spender by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 3.51 Western Sandstone and Big Spender
LIGHTESTWestern Sandstone LRV 37.0
DARKESTBig Spender LRV 36.0
SPREAD1LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Western Sandstone Big Spender
Brand Valspar Vista Paint
Code 1001-10A 0212
Hex #B1A39A #AA9F91
Light reflectance 37.0 36.0
Undertone orange undertone yellow undertone
Chroma 7.4 8.9
Hue angle 61.5° 79.8°
Color family tan tan

Each on its own

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