ComparisonComparisonValspar 4007-2C and Vista Paint 8285, ΔE 3.36 apart
Valspar Blindfold (4007-2C) and Vista Paint Contessa's Cape (8285) measure a delta-E of 3.36 apart. They sit within 0.3 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 2.5 and 1.5. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Blindfold depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 6.7 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Blindfold and Vista Paint Contessa's Cape are delta-E 3.36 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Blindfold and Vista Paint Contessa's Cape is delta-E 3.36.
| Blindfold | Contessa's Cape | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 4007-2C | 8285 |
| Hex | #454A4C | #4C4E4C |
| Light reflectance | 6.7 | 7.0 |
| Undertone | true neutral | true neutral |
| Chroma | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Hue angle | 230.5° | 144.4° |
| Color family | black | black |