ComparisonComparisonValspar 4004-5B and Vista Paint 0616, ΔE 3.48 apart
Valspar Novella Blue (4004-5B) and Vista Paint Bluette (0616) measure a delta-E of 3.48 apart. Novella Blue is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Bluette holds more color, chroma 16.6 against 14.3, 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 Bluette depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 50.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Novella Blue and Vista Paint Bluette are delta-E 3.48 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Novella Blue and Vista Paint Bluette is delta-E 3.48.
Valspar Novella Blue is lighter than Vista Paint Bluette by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Novella Blue | Bluette | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 4004-5B | 0616 |
| Hex | #A8C3D8 | #A1BDD7 |
| Light reflectance | 52.0 | 50.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 14.3 | 16.6 |
| Hue angle | 251.4° | 257.1° |
| Color family | teal | blue |