ComparisonComparisonValspar 3008-9C and Vista Paint 0346, ΔE 5.3 apart
Valspar Rugged (3008-9C) and Vista Paint Northeast Trail (0346) measure a delta-E of 5.3 apart. Northeast Trail is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 17.8 and 17.9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Rugged depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 23.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Rugged and Vista Paint Northeast Trail are delta-E 5.3 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Rugged and Vista Paint Northeast Trail is delta-E 5.3.
Vista Paint Northeast Trail is lighter than Valspar Rugged by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Rugged | Northeast Trail | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 3008-9C | 0346 |
| Hex | #968066 | #978A6C |
| Light reflectance | 23.0 | 27.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 17.8 | 17.9 |
| Hue angle | 75.8° | 90.0° |
| Color family | tan | tan |