ComparisonComparisonValspar 4008-2C and Vista Paint 8285, ΔE 1.44 apart
Valspar Muted Ebony (4008-2C) and Vista Paint Contessa's Cape (8285) measure a delta-E of 1.44 apart. They sit within 1.1 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 1.4 and 1.5. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Contessa's Cape depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 7.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Valspar Muted Ebony and Vista Paint Contessa's Cape are delta-E 1.44 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Valspar Muted Ebony and Vista Paint Contessa's Cape is delta-E 1.44.
Valspar Muted Ebony is lighter than Vista Paint Contessa's Cape by 1.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Muted Ebony | Contessa's Cape | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 4008-2C | 8285 |
| Hex | #4E5150 | #4C4E4C |
| Light reflectance | 8.1 | 7.0 |
| Undertone | true neutral | true neutral |
| Chroma | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| Hue angle | 173.6° | 144.4° |
| Color family | black | black |