ComparisonComparisonValspar 5001-3B and Vista Paint 0488, ΔE 0.89 apart
Valspar Northern Sky (5001-3B) and Vista Paint Luna Light (0488) measure a delta-E of 0.89 apart. They sit within 1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 3 and 3.6. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Northern Sky depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 61.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Valspar Northern Sky and Vista Paint Luna Light are only delta-E 0.89 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Valspar Northern Sky and Vista Paint Luna Light is delta-E 0.89.
Vista Paint Luna Light is lighter than Valspar Northern Sky by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Northern Sky | Luna Light | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 5001-3B | 0488 |
| Hex | #C8CFCC | #C5CECB |
| Light reflectance | 61.0 | 62.0 |
| Undertone | green cast | green cast |
| Chroma | 3.0 | 3.6 |
| Hue angle | 167.5° | 173.4° |
| Color family | gray | gray |