ComparisonComparisonValspar 4007-8A and Vista Paint 7344, ΔE 5.51 apart
Valspar Blue Eyes (4007-8A) and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue (7344) measure a delta-E of 5.51 apart. Gaugin's Blue is 7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Blue Eyes holds more color, chroma 25.1 against 22.1, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Blue Eyes depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 36.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Blue Eyes and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue are delta-E 5.51 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Blue Eyes and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue is delta-E 5.51.
Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue is lighter than Valspar Blue Eyes by 7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Blue Eyes carries more color than Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Blue Eyes | Gaugin's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 4007-8A | 7344 |
| Hex | #76A8CD | #87B4D4 |
| Light reflectance | 36.0 | 43.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 25.1 | 22.1 |
| Hue angle | 253.9° | 251.3° |
| Color family | teal | teal |