Comparison

Ironclad vs Folk Tales

Valspar 5008-2B and Vista Paint 0368, ΔE 3.51 apart

Valspar Ironclad 5008-2B on a wall, hex #797056
Ironclad Valspar 5008-2B
Vista Paint Folk Tales 0368 on a wall, hex #7A7050
Folk Tales Vista Paint 0368
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 3.51Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Valspar Ironclad (5008-2B) and Vista Paint Folk Tales (0368) measure a delta-E of 3.51 apart. They sit within 0 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Folk Tales holds more color, chroma 19.3 against 15.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Ironclad depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 16.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Valspar Ironclad and Vista Paint Folk Tales?

Valspar Ironclad and Vista Paint Folk Tales are delta-E 3.51 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Valspar Ironclad and Vista Paint Folk Tales?

The measured color distance between Valspar Ironclad and Vista Paint Folk Tales is delta-E 3.51.

Which is more saturated, Valspar Ironclad or Vista Paint Folk Tales?

Vista Paint Folk Tales carries more color than Valspar Ironclad - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 3.51 Ironclad and Folk Tales
LIGHTESTIronclad LRV 16.0
DARKESTIronclad LRV 16.0
SPREAD0LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Ironclad Folk Tales
Brand Valspar Vista Paint
Code 5008-2B 0368
Hex #797056 #7A7050
Light reflectance 16.0 16.0
Undertone yellow yellow
Chroma 15.8 19.3
Hue angle 93.4° 94.0°
Color family tan tan

Each on its own

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