Comparison

Shark Loop vs October Sky

Valspar 4007-3B and Vista Paint 8250, ΔE 3.85 apart

Valspar Shark Loop 4007-3B on a wall, hex #B3BFC5
Shark Loop Valspar 4007-3B
Vista Paint October Sky 8250 on a wall, hex #BCBFC1
October Sky Vista Paint 8250
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 3.85Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Valspar Shark Loop (4007-3B) and Vista Paint October Sky (8250) measure a delta-E of 3.85 apart. They sit within 0 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Shark Loop holds more color, chroma 5.3 against 1.5, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Shark Loop depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 50.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Valspar Shark Loop and Vista Paint October Sky?

Valspar Shark Loop and Vista Paint October Sky are delta-E 3.85 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Valspar Shark Loop and Vista Paint October Sky?

The measured color distance between Valspar Shark Loop and Vista Paint October Sky is delta-E 3.85.

Which is more saturated, Valspar Shark Loop or Vista Paint October Sky?

Valspar Shark Loop carries more color than Vista Paint October Sky - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 3.85 Shark Loop and October Sky
LIGHTESTShark Loop LRV 50.0
DARKESTShark Loop LRV 50.0
SPREAD0LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Shark Loop October Sky
Brand Valspar Vista Paint
Code 4007-3B 8250
Hex #B3BFC5 #BCBFC1
Light reflectance 50.0 50.0
Undertone cool blue-gray cool blue-gray
Chroma 5.3 1.5
Hue angle 236.6° 244.4°
Color family gray gray

Each on its own

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