ComparisonComparisonValspar 4005-8A and Vista Paint 7344, ΔE 7.4 apart
Valspar Mysterious Blue (4005-8A) and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue (7344) measure a delta-E of 7.4 apart. Gaugin's Blue is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 23.5 and 22.1. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Mysterious Blue depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 39.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Mysterious Blue and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue are delta-E 7.4 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Mysterious Blue and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue is delta-E 7.4.
Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue is lighter than Valspar Mysterious Blue by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Mysterious Blue | Gaugin's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 4005-8A | 7344 |
| Hex | #8EABD3 | #87B4D4 |
| Light reflectance | 39.0 | 43.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 23.5 | 22.1 |
| Hue angle | 268.9° | 251.3° |
| Color family | blue | teal |