ComparisonComparisonValspar 3004-1B and Vista Paint 0851, ΔE 11.23 apart
Valspar Golden Spell (3004-1B) and Vista Paint Happy Face (0851) measure a delta-E of 11.23 apart. Happy Face is 9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Happy Face holds more color, chroma 80.8 against 77, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Golden Spell depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 61.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Golden Spell and Vista Paint Happy Face are delta-E 11.23 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Golden Spell and Vista Paint Happy Face is delta-E 11.23.
Vista Paint Happy Face is lighter than Valspar Golden Spell by 9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Happy Face carries more color than Valspar Golden Spell - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Golden Spell | Happy Face | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 3004-1B | 0851 |
| Hex | #FFC12B | #FFD328 |
| Light reflectance | 61.0 | 70.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 77.0 | 80.8 |
| Hue angle | 82.6° | 89.5° |
| Color family | orange | orange |