ComparisonComparisonValspar 6001-7B and Vista Paint 7562, ΔE 0.61 apart
Valspar Mint Gala (6001-7B) and Vista Paint Mermaid Magic (7562) measure a delta-E of 0.61 apart. Mint Gala is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 15.2 and 15.1. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Mermaid Magic depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 66.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Valspar Mint Gala and Vista Paint Mermaid Magic are only delta-E 0.61 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Valspar Mint Gala and Vista Paint Mermaid Magic is delta-E 0.61.
Valspar Mint Gala is lighter than Vista Paint Mermaid Magic by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Mint Gala | Mermaid Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 6001-7B | 7562 |
| Hex | #BFE0CE | #BEE0CF |
| Light reflectance | 68.0 | 66.0 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 15.2 | 15.1 |
| Hue angle | 160.1° | 162.4° |
| Color family | teal | teal |