Comparison

Sunspark vs Happy Face

Valspar 3010-2 and Vista Paint 0851, ΔE 14.99 apart

Valspar Sunspark 3010-2 on a wall, hex #FFB801
Sunspark Valspar 3010-2
Vista Paint Happy Face 0851 on a wall, hex #FFD328
Happy Face Vista Paint 0851
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 14.99Not even close. Pick the one you actually want.

Valspar Sunspark (3010-2) and Vista Paint Happy Face (0851) measure a delta-E of 14.99 apart. Happy Face is 12 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Sunspark holds more color, chroma 83 against 80.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Sunspark depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 58.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Valspar Sunspark and Vista Paint Happy Face?

Valspar Sunspark and Vista Paint Happy Face are delta-E 14.99 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Valspar Sunspark and Vista Paint Happy Face?

The measured color distance between Valspar Sunspark and Vista Paint Happy Face is delta-E 14.99.

Which is lighter, Valspar Sunspark or Vista Paint Happy Face?

Vista Paint Happy Face is lighter than Valspar Sunspark by 12 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 14.99 Sunspark and Happy Face
LIGHTESTHappy Face LRV 70.0
DARKESTSunspark LRV 58.0
SPREAD12LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Sunspark Happy Face
Brand Valspar Vista Paint
Code 3010-2 0851
Hex #FFB801 #FFD328
Light reflectance 58.0 70.0
Undertone yellow yellow
Chroma 83.0 80.8
Hue angle 80.3° 89.5°
Color family orange orange

Each on its own

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