ComparisonComparisonValspar 4007-5C and Vista Paint 0504, ΔE 5.32 apart
Valspar Memorybook Blue (4007-5C) and Vista Paint In the Blue (0504) measure a delta-E of 5.32 apart. Memorybook Blue is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Memorybook Blue holds more color, chroma 12.6 against 8.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the In the Blue depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 43.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Memorybook Blue and Vista Paint In the Blue are delta-E 5.32 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Memorybook Blue and Vista Paint In the Blue is delta-E 5.32.
Valspar Memorybook Blue is lighter than Vista Paint In the Blue by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Memorybook Blue carries more color than Vista Paint In the Blue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Memorybook Blue | In the Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 4007-5C | 0504 |
| Hex | #9DBCC9 | #A0B2BC |
| Light reflectance | 47.0 | 43.0 |
| Undertone | blue undertone | blue undertone |
| Chroma | 12.6 | 8.3 |
| Hue angle | 232.9° | 240.2° |
| Color family | teal | teal |