ComparisonComparisonValspar 5004-8A and Vista Paint 0696, ΔE 17.67 apart
Valspar Gone Fishing (5004-8A) and Vista Paint Meringue (0696) measure a delta-E of 17.67 apart. They sit within 1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Meringue holds more color, chroma 35.5 against 25.4, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Gone Fishing reads as a teal at hue angle 210.3 degrees, Meringue as a green at 182.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Meringue depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 27.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Gone Fishing and Vista Paint Meringue are delta-E 17.67 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Gone Fishing and Vista Paint Meringue is delta-E 17.67.
Valspar Gone Fishing is lighter than Vista Paint Meringue by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Meringue carries more color than Valspar Gone Fishing - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Gone Fishing | Meringue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 5004-8A | 0696 |
| Hex | #4A9CA6 | #289F90 |
| Light reflectance | 28.0 | 27.0 |
| Undertone | teal | green |
| Chroma | 25.4 | 35.5 |
| Hue angle | 210.3° | 182.3° |
| Color family | teal | teal |