ComparisonComparisonValspar 6001-3B and Vista Paint 8402, ΔE 2.09 apart
Valspar Mint Frost (6001-3B) and Vista Paint Fernwood (8402) measure a delta-E of 2.09 apart. Mint Frost is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 12.2 and 10.6. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Fernwood depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 53.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Valspar Mint Frost and Vista Paint Fernwood are delta-E 2.09 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Valspar Mint Frost and Vista Paint Fernwood is delta-E 2.09.
Valspar Mint Frost is lighter than Vista Paint Fernwood by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Mint Frost | Fernwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 6001-3B | 8402 |
| Hex | #C9C8B1 | #C4C5B1 |
| Light reflectance | 56.0 | 53.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 12.2 | 10.6 |
| Hue angle | 107.3° | 111.3° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |