ComparisonComparisonValspar 2003-5A and Vista Paint AC116, ΔE 6.28 apart
Valspar Tropical Nut (2003-5A) and Vista Paint High Society (AC116) measure a delta-E of 6.28 apart. High Society is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. High Society holds more color, chroma 42.4 against 37.4, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Tropical Nut depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 12.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Tropical Nut and Vista Paint High Society are delta-E 6.28 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Tropical Nut and Vista Paint High Society is delta-E 6.28.
Vista Paint High Society is lighter than Valspar Tropical Nut by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint High Society carries more color than Valspar Tropical Nut - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Tropical Nut | High Society | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 2003-5A | AC116 |
| Hex | #98503D | #A85342 |
| Light reflectance | 12.0 | 15.0 |
| Undertone | red | red |
| Chroma | 37.4 | 42.4 |
| Hue angle | 41.1° | 38.0° |
| Color family | red | red |