Comparison

Brown Bark vs Mocha Java

Valspar 2004-9B and Vista Paint 8646, ΔE 3.61 apart

Valspar Brown Bark 2004-9B on a wall, hex #826455
Brown Bark Valspar 2004-9B
Vista Paint Mocha Java 8646 on a wall, hex #82675D
Mocha Java Vista Paint 8646
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 3.61Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Valspar Brown Bark (2004-9B) and Vista Paint Mocha Java (8646) measure a delta-E of 3.61 apart. They sit within 1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Brown Bark holds more color, chroma 16.4 against 13.4, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Brown Bark reads as a orange at hue angle 53.2 degrees, Mocha Java as a red undertone at 46.6. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Mocha Java depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 13.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Valspar Brown Bark and Vista Paint Mocha Java?

Valspar Brown Bark and Vista Paint Mocha Java are delta-E 3.61 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Valspar Brown Bark and Vista Paint Mocha Java?

The measured color distance between Valspar Brown Bark and Vista Paint Mocha Java is delta-E 3.61.

Which is lighter, Valspar Brown Bark or Vista Paint Mocha Java?

Valspar Brown Bark is lighter than Vista Paint Mocha Java by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 3.61 Brown Bark and Mocha Java
LIGHTESTBrown Bark LRV 14.0
DARKESTMocha Java LRV 13.0
SPREAD1LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Brown Bark Mocha Java
Brand Valspar Vista Paint
Code 2004-9B 8646
Hex #826455 #82675D
Light reflectance 14.0 13.0
Undertone orange red undertone
Chroma 16.4 13.4
Hue angle 53.2° 46.6°
Color family tan orange

Each on its own

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