ComparisonComparisonValspar 2006-5C and Vista Paint 0997, ΔE 6.28 apart
Valspar Sweet Cardamom (2006-5C) and Vista Paint Gates of Gold (0997) measure a delta-E of 6.28 apart. Sweet Cardamom is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Gates of Gold holds more color, chroma 39.3 against 34.4, so it grays out less in dim light. 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 Sweet Cardamom and Vista Paint Gates of Gold are delta-E 6.28 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Sweet Cardamom and Vista Paint Gates of Gold is delta-E 6.28.
Valspar Sweet Cardamom is lighter than Vista Paint Gates of Gold by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Gates of Gold carries more color than Valspar Sweet Cardamom - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Sweet Cardamom | Gates of Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 2006-5C | 0997 |
| Hex | #D49A71 | #CF9561 |
| Light reflectance | 38.0 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 34.4 | 39.3 |
| Hue angle | 60.8° | 66.1° |
| Color family | orange | orange |