ComparisonComparisonValspar 3002-1B and Vista Paint 7893, ΔE 6.83 apart
Valspar Chickadee (3002-1B) and Vista Paint Devonshire (7893) measure a delta-E of 6.83 apart. Chickadee is 11 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Chickadee holds more color, chroma 71.6 against 67.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Devonshire depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 49.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Chickadee and Vista Paint Devonshire are delta-E 6.83 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Chickadee and Vista Paint Devonshire is delta-E 6.83.
Valspar Chickadee is lighter than Vista Paint Devonshire by 11 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Chickadee carries more color than Vista Paint Devonshire - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Chickadee | Devonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 3002-1B | 7893 |
| Hex | #FFC03C | #F4B33D |
| Light reflectance | 60.0 | 49.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 71.6 | 67.3 |
| Hue angle | 81.1° | 78.7° |
| Color family | orange | orange |