ComparisonComparisonValspar 2001-3A and Vista Paint AC126, ΔE 11.16 apart
Valspar Deep Rose (2001-3A) and Vista Paint Merlot Magic (AC126) measure a delta-E of 11.16 apart. They sit within 1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Deep Rose holds more color, chroma 43.5 against 39.5, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Deep Rose reads as a red at hue angle 26.8 degrees, Merlot Magic as a pink at 12.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Deep Rose depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 14.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Deep Rose and Vista Paint Merlot Magic are delta-E 11.16 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Deep Rose and Vista Paint Merlot Magic is delta-E 11.16.
Vista Paint Merlot Magic is lighter than Valspar Deep Rose by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Deep Rose carries more color than Vista Paint Merlot Magic - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Deep Rose | Merlot Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 2001-3A | AC126 |
| Hex | #AC4D4C | #A94F5F |
| Light reflectance | 14.0 | 15.0 |
| Undertone | red | pink |
| Chroma | 43.5 | 39.5 |
| Hue angle | 26.8° | 12.5° |
| Color family | red | red |