ComparisonComparisonValspar 4006-10A and Vista Paint 7344, ΔE 4.93 apart
Valspar High Seas (4006-10A) and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue (7344) measure a delta-E of 4.93 apart. Gaugin's Blue is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. High Seas holds more color, chroma 26.8 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 High Seas depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 40.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar High Seas and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue are delta-E 4.93 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar High Seas and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue is delta-E 4.93.
Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue is lighter than Valspar High Seas by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar High Seas carries more color than Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| High Seas | Gaugin's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 4006-10A | 7344 |
| Hex | #78B1D8 | #87B4D4 |
| Light reflectance | 40.0 | 43.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 26.8 | 22.1 |
| Hue angle | 251.9° | 251.3° |
| Color family | teal | teal |