ComparisonComparisonValspar 1006-9A and Vista Paint 8645, ΔE 5.68 apart
Valspar Smoked Almond (1006-9A) and Vista Paint Bistro Brown (8645) measure a delta-E of 5.68 apart. They sit within 0 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Smoked Almond holds more color, chroma 19 against 13.9, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Smoked Almond reads as a red at hue angle 44.3 degrees, Bistro Brown as a red undertone at 49.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Smoked Almond depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 9.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Smoked Almond and Vista Paint Bistro Brown are delta-E 5.68 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Smoked Almond and Vista Paint Bistro Brown is delta-E 5.68.
Valspar Smoked Almond carries more color than Vista Paint Bistro Brown - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Smoked Almond | Bistro Brown | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1006-9A | 8645 |
| Hex | #714D41 | #6F554A |
| Light reflectance | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Undertone | red | red undertone |
| Chroma | 19.0 | 13.9 |
| Hue angle | 44.3° | 49.4° |
| Color family | black | black |