ComparisonComparisonValspar 4005-5A and Vista Paint 7275, ΔE 3.02 apart
Valspar Blue Raindrop (4005-5A) and Vista Paint Blue Dawn (7275) measure a delta-E of 3.02 apart. Blue Dawn is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 8.3 and 9.3. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Blue Raindrop depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 65.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Blue Raindrop and Vista Paint Blue Dawn are delta-E 3.02 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Blue Raindrop and Vista Paint Blue Dawn is delta-E 3.02.
Vista Paint Blue Dawn is lighter than Valspar Blue Raindrop by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Blue Raindrop | Blue Dawn | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 4005-5A | 7275 |
| Hex | #C4D7E1 | #CBDCEA |
| Light reflectance | 65.0 | 67.0 |
| Undertone | blue undertone | blue undertone |
| Chroma | 8.3 | 9.3 |
| Hue angle | 238.4° | 251.8° |
| Color family | teal | teal |