ComparisonComparisonValspar 3005-6C and Vista Paint 7986, ΔE 4.28 apart
Valspar Soft Candlelight (3005-6C) and Vista Paint Moonlight Beach (7986) measure a delta-E of 4.28 apart. Moonlight Beach is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Moonlight Beach holds more color, chroma 22.3 against 19.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Soft Candlelight depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 71.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Soft Candlelight and Vista Paint Moonlight Beach are delta-E 4.28 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Soft Candlelight and Vista Paint Moonlight Beach is delta-E 4.28.
Vista Paint Moonlight Beach is lighter than Valspar Soft Candlelight by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Soft Candlelight | Moonlight Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 3005-6C | 7986 |
| Hex | #F1D8B7 | #FFDEBB |
| Light reflectance | 71.0 | 74.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 19.8 | 22.3 |
| Hue angle | 79.4° | 73.6° |
| Color family | tan | tan |