Comparison

Brushed Orange vs Bright Bittersweet

Valspar 2007-3B and Vista Paint 7989, ΔE 13.02 apart

Valspar Brushed Orange 2007-3B on a wall, hex #F79751
Brushed Orange Valspar 2007-3B
Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet 7989 on a wall, hex #E87A48
Bright Bittersweet Vista Paint 7989
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 13.02Not even close. Pick the one you actually want.

Valspar Brushed Orange (2007-3B) and Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet (7989) measure a delta-E of 13.02 apart. Brushed Orange is 13.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 59.3 and 59.9. The undertones part company: Brushed Orange reads as a orange at hue angle 59.5 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.

What is the difference between Valspar Brushed Orange and Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet?

Valspar Brushed Orange and Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet are delta-E 13.02 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Valspar Brushed Orange and Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet?

The measured color distance between Valspar Brushed Orange and Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet is delta-E 13.02.

Which is lighter, Valspar Brushed Orange or Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet?

Valspar Brushed Orange is lighter than Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet by 13.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 13.02 Brushed Orange and Bright Bittersweet
LIGHTESTBrushed Orange LRV 42.4
DARKESTBright Bittersweet LRV 29.0
SPREAD13.4LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Brushed Orange Bright Bittersweet
Brand Valspar Vista Paint
Code 2007-3B 7989
Hex #F79751 #E87A48
Light reflectance 42.4 29.0
Undertone orange red
Chroma 59.3 59.9
Hue angle 59.5° 49.8°
Color family orange orange

Each on its own

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