ComparisonComparisonValspar 4006-9B and Vista Paint 7249, ΔE 5.42 apart
Valspar Gentle Wind (4006-9B) and Vista Paint Morning Sky (7249) measure a delta-E of 5.42 apart. Gentle Wind is 6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 16.9 and 18.1. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Morning Sky depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 55.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Gentle Wind and Vista Paint Morning Sky are delta-E 5.42 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Gentle Wind and Vista Paint Morning Sky is delta-E 5.42.
Valspar Gentle Wind is lighter than Vista Paint Morning Sky by 6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Gentle Wind | Morning Sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 4006-9B | 7249 |
| Hex | #AFD4EB | #B0CCEA |
| Light reflectance | 61.0 | 55.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 16.9 | 18.1 |
| Hue angle | 245.1° | 261.0° |
| Color family | teal | blue |