ComparisonComparisonValspar 1008-5A and Vista Paint AC126, ΔE 11.08 apart
Valspar Muted Red (1008-5A) and Vista Paint Merlot Magic (AC126) measure a delta-E of 11.08 apart. Merlot Magic is 5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Merlot Magic holds more color, chroma 39.5 against 32.1, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Muted Red reads as a red at hue angle 21.6 degrees, Merlot Magic as a pink at 12.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Muted Red depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 10.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Muted Red and Vista Paint Merlot Magic are delta-E 11.08 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Muted Red and Vista Paint Merlot Magic is delta-E 11.08.
Vista Paint Merlot Magic is lighter than Valspar Muted Red by 5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Merlot Magic carries more color than Valspar Muted Red - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Muted Red | Merlot Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1008-5A | AC126 |
| Hex | #8E484B | #A94F5F |
| Light reflectance | 10.0 | 15.0 |
| Undertone | red | pink |
| Chroma | 32.1 | 39.5 |
| Hue angle | 21.6° | 12.5° |
| Color family | red | red |