ComparisonComparisonValspar 1004-9A and Vista Paint 8741, ΔE 6.26 apart
Valspar Piano Brown (1004-9A) and Vista Paint Dame Margaret (8741) measure a delta-E of 6.26 apart. They sit within 1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Piano Brown holds more color, chroma 13.1 against 9.1, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Piano Brown depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 6.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Piano Brown and Vista Paint Dame Margaret are delta-E 6.26 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Piano Brown and Vista Paint Dame Margaret is delta-E 6.26.
Vista Paint Dame Margaret is lighter than Valspar Piano Brown by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Piano Brown carries more color than Vista Paint Dame Margaret - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Piano Brown | Dame Margaret | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1004-9A | 8741 |
| Hex | #5B413B | #604E48 |
| Light reflectance | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| Undertone | red undertone | red undertone |
| Chroma | 13.1 | 9.1 |
| Hue angle | 38.0° | 44.5° |
| Color family | black | black |