ComparisonComparisonValspar 5005-6A and Vista Paint 7509, ΔE 17.86 apart
Valspar Cool Bluegrass (5005-6A) and Vista Paint Emerald Accent (7509) measure a delta-E of 17.86 apart. Cool Bluegrass is 10 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Emerald Accent holds more color, chroma 29.8 against 18.9, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Emerald Accent depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 13.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Cool Bluegrass and Vista Paint Emerald Accent are delta-E 17.86 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Cool Bluegrass and Vista Paint Emerald Accent is delta-E 17.86.
Valspar Cool Bluegrass is lighter than Vista Paint Emerald Accent by 10 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Emerald Accent carries more color than Valspar Cool Bluegrass - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Cool Bluegrass | Emerald Accent | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 5005-6A | 7509 |
| Hex | #678C77 | #167567 |
| Light reflectance | 23.0 | 13.0 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 18.9 | 29.8 |
| Hue angle | 158.0° | 179.7° |
| Color family | green | teal |