Comparison

Western Ridge vs Carmel Valley

Valspar 1008-9C and Vista Paint 8583, ΔE 4.52 apart

Valspar Western Ridge 1008-9C on a wall, hex #B28A79
Western Ridge Valspar 1008-9C
Vista Paint Carmel Valley 8583 on a wall, hex #AB856D
Carmel Valley Vista Paint 8583
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 4.52Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Valspar Western Ridge (1008-9C) and Vista Paint Carmel Valley (8583) measure a delta-E of 4.52 apart. Western Ridge is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 19.7 and 21.6. The undertones part company: Western Ridge reads as a red at hue angle 49.5 degrees, Carmel Valley as a orange at 58.9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Carmel Valley depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 25.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Valspar Western Ridge and Vista Paint Carmel Valley?

Valspar Western Ridge and Vista Paint Carmel Valley are delta-E 4.52 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Valspar Western Ridge and Vista Paint Carmel Valley?

The measured color distance between Valspar Western Ridge and Vista Paint Carmel Valley is delta-E 4.52.

Which is lighter, Valspar Western Ridge or Vista Paint Carmel Valley?

Valspar Western Ridge is lighter than Vista Paint Carmel Valley by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 4.52 Western Ridge and Carmel Valley
LIGHTESTWestern Ridge LRV 28.0
DARKESTCarmel Valley LRV 25.0
SPREAD3LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Western Ridge Carmel Valley
Brand Valspar Vista Paint
Code 1008-9C 8583
Hex #B28A79 #AB856D
Light reflectance 28.0 25.0
Undertone red orange
Chroma 19.7 21.6
Hue angle 49.5° 58.9°
Color family orange tan

Each on its own

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