ComparisonComparisonValspar 5001-1B and Vista Paint 8250, ΔE 4.11 apart
Valspar Grey Brook (5001-1B) and Vista Paint October Sky (8250) measure a delta-E of 4.11 apart. October Sky is 2.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Grey Brook holds more color, chroma 4.6 against 1.5, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Grey Brook reads as a teal cast at hue angle 219.8 degrees, October Sky as a cool blue-gray at 244.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Grey Brook depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 47.8 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Grey Brook and Vista Paint October Sky are delta-E 4.11 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Grey Brook and Vista Paint October Sky is delta-E 4.11.
Vista Paint October Sky is lighter than Valspar Grey Brook by 2.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Grey Brook carries more color than Vista Paint October Sky - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Grey Brook | October Sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 5001-1B | 8250 |
| Hex | #AEBABD | #BCBFC1 |
| Light reflectance | 47.8 | 50.0 |
| Undertone | teal cast | cool blue-gray |
| Chroma | 4.6 | 1.5 |
| Hue angle | 219.8° | 244.4° |
| Color family | gray | gray |