Comparison

Snow Pa vs Mussel Shell

Valspar 2003-4C and Vista Paint 8034, ΔE 2.29 apart

Valspar Snow Pa 2003-4C on a wall, hex #FCD7CC
Snow Pa Valspar 2003-4C
Vista Paint Mussel Shell 8034 on a wall, hex #FDD6C7
Mussel Shell Vista Paint 8034
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 2.29Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

Valspar Snow Pa (2003-4C) and Vista Paint Mussel Shell (8034) measure a delta-E of 2.29 apart. Snow Pa is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 15.1 and 16.9. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Mussel Shell depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 70.0 rather than matching by name.

Is Valspar Snow Pa the same color as Vista Paint Mussel Shell?

Not quite, but close - Valspar Snow Pa and Vista Paint Mussel Shell are delta-E 2.29 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

What is the delta-E between Valspar Snow Pa and Vista Paint Mussel Shell?

The measured color distance between Valspar Snow Pa and Vista Paint Mussel Shell is delta-E 2.29.

Which is lighter, Valspar Snow Pa or Vista Paint Mussel Shell?

Valspar Snow Pa is lighter than Vista Paint Mussel Shell by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 2.29 Snow Pa and Mussel Shell
LIGHTESTSnow Pa LRV 73.0
DARKESTMussel Shell LRV 70.0
SPREAD3LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Snow Pa Mussel Shell
Brand Valspar Vista Paint
Code 2003-4C 8034
Hex #FCD7CC #FDD6C7
Light reflectance 73.0 70.0
Undertone red red
Chroma 15.1 16.9
Hue angle 42.3° 47.7°
Color family red orange

Each on its own

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