ComparisonComparisonValspar 4004-5B and Vista Paint 7249, ΔE 5.85 apart
Valspar Novella Blue (4004-5B) and Vista Paint Morning Sky (7249) measure a delta-E of 5.85 apart. Morning Sky is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Morning Sky holds more color, chroma 18.1 against 14.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Novella Blue depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 52.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Novella Blue and Vista Paint Morning Sky are delta-E 5.85 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Novella Blue and Vista Paint Morning Sky is delta-E 5.85.
Vista Paint Morning Sky is lighter than Valspar Novella Blue by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Morning Sky carries more color than Valspar Novella Blue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Novella Blue | Morning Sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 4004-5B | 7249 |
| Hex | #A8C3D8 | #B0CCEA |
| Light reflectance | 52.0 | 55.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 14.3 | 18.1 |
| Hue angle | 251.4° | 261.0° |
| Color family | teal | blue |