ComparisonComparisonValspar 3005-7C and Vista Paint 0997, ΔE 7.5 apart
Valspar Lewis Gold (3005-7C) and Vista Paint Gates of Gold (0997) measure a delta-E of 7.5 apart. Lewis Gold is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 39.6 and 39.3. The undertones part company: Lewis Gold reads as a yellow at hue angle 76.5 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 Lewis Gold and Vista Paint Gates of Gold are delta-E 7.5 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Lewis Gold and Vista Paint Gates of Gold is delta-E 7.5.
Valspar Lewis Gold is lighter than Vista Paint Gates of Gold by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Lewis Gold | Gates of Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 3005-7C | 0997 |
| Hex | #CC9F61 | #CF9561 |
| Light reflectance | 38.0 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | orange |
| Chroma | 39.6 | 39.3 |
| Hue angle | 76.5° | 66.1° |
| Color family | orange | orange |