ComparisonComparisonValspar 1006-9A and Vista Paint 0074, ΔE 5.27 apart
Valspar Smoked Almond (1006-9A) and Vista Paint Emperor's Robe (0074) measure a delta-E of 5.27 apart. Emperor's Robe is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Emperor's Robe holds more color, chroma 21.2 against 19, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Smoked Almond depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 9.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Smoked Almond and Vista Paint Emperor's Robe are delta-E 5.27 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Smoked Almond and Vista Paint Emperor's Robe is delta-E 5.27.
Vista Paint Emperor's Robe is lighter than Valspar Smoked Almond by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Smoked Almond | Emperor's Robe | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1006-9A | 0074 |
| Hex | #714D41 | #7F534B |
| Light reflectance | 9.0 | 11.0 |
| Undertone | red | red |
| Chroma | 19.0 | 21.2 |
| Hue angle | 44.3° | 35.2° |
| Color family | black | red |