ComparisonComparisonValspar 2003-1A and Vista Paint 7989, ΔE 6.51 apart
Valspar Autumn Glimmer (2003-1A) and Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet (7989) measure a delta-E of 6.51 apart. Autumn Glimmer is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Autumn Glimmer holds more color, chroma 65.8 against 59.9, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Autumn Glimmer reads as a orange at hue angle 52.4 degrees, Bright Bittersweet as a red at 49.8. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Bright Bittersweet depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 29.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Autumn Glimmer and Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet are delta-E 6.51 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Autumn Glimmer and Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet is delta-E 6.51.
Valspar Autumn Glimmer is lighter than Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Autumn Glimmer carries more color than Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Autumn Glimmer | Bright Bittersweet | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 2003-1A | 7989 |
| Hex | #EC793C | #E87A48 |
| Light reflectance | 31.0 | 29.0 |
| Undertone | orange | red |
| Chroma | 65.8 | 59.9 |
| Hue angle | 52.4° | 49.8° |
| Color family | orange | orange |