ComparisonComparisonValspar 4006-3C and Vista Paint 0617, ΔE 6.81 apart
Valspar Blue Skylights (4006-3C) and Vista Paint John's Blue (0617) measure a delta-E of 6.81 apart. John's Blue is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. John's Blue holds more color, chroma 18 against 12.7, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Blue Skylights reads as a blue undertone at hue angle 243.4 degrees, John's Blue as a blue at 259.0. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Blue Skylights depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 33.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Blue Skylights and Vista Paint John's Blue are delta-E 6.81 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Blue Skylights and Vista Paint John's Blue is delta-E 6.81.
Vista Paint John's Blue is lighter than Valspar Blue Skylights by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint John's Blue carries more color than Valspar Blue Skylights - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Blue Skylights | John's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 4006-3C | 0617 |
| Hex | #86A1B1 | #87A4C0 |
| Light reflectance | 33.0 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | blue undertone | blue |
| Chroma | 12.7 | 18.0 |
| Hue angle | 243.4° | 259.0° |
| Color family | teal | blue |