ComparisonComparisonValspar 3004-7C and Vista Paint 0997, ΔE 6.37 apart
Valspar Buckskin Pony (3004-7C) and Vista Paint Gates of Gold (0997) measure a delta-E of 6.37 apart. They sit within 1.3 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Gates of Gold holds more color, chroma 39.3 against 34.6, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Buckskin Pony reads as a yellow at hue angle 72.6 degrees, Gates of Gold as a orange at 66.1. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Gates of Gold depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 36.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Buckskin Pony and Vista Paint Gates of Gold are delta-E 6.37 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Buckskin Pony and Vista Paint Gates of Gold is delta-E 6.37.
Valspar Buckskin Pony is lighter than Vista Paint Gates of Gold by 1.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Gates of Gold carries more color than Valspar Buckskin Pony - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Buckskin Pony | Gates of Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 3004-7C | 0997 |
| Hex | #C99C69 | #CF9561 |
| Light reflectance | 37.3 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | orange |
| Chroma | 34.6 | 39.3 |
| Hue angle | 72.6° | 66.1° |
| Color family | orange | orange |