ComparisonComparisonValspar 3008-7C and Vista Paint 7806, ΔE 8.72 apart
Valspar Desert Grass (3008-7C) and Vista Paint Halls of Ivy (7806) measure a delta-E of 8.72 apart. Desert Grass is 8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Halls of Ivy holds more color, chroma 35.9 against 29.5, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Halls of Ivy depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 32.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Desert Grass and Vista Paint Halls of Ivy are delta-E 8.72 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Desert Grass and Vista Paint Halls of Ivy is delta-E 8.72.
Valspar Desert Grass is lighter than Vista Paint Halls of Ivy by 8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Halls of Ivy carries more color than Valspar Desert Grass - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Desert Grass | Halls of Ivy | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 3008-7C | 7806 |
| Hex | #BDA975 | #AC9E5D |
| Light reflectance | 40.0 | 32.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 29.5 | 35.9 |
| Hue angle | 90.6° | 96.5° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |