ComparisonComparisonValspar 4003-4C and Vista Paint 7341, ΔE 7.42 apart
Valspar Dark Night (4003-4C) and Vista Paint Prairie Night (7341) measure a delta-E of 7.42 apart. Dark Night is 2.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Prairie Night holds more color, chroma 17.4 against 12.2, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Dark Night reads as a blue undertone at hue angle 274.0 degrees, Prairie Night as a blue at 253.9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Prairie Night depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 8.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Dark Night and Vista Paint Prairie Night are delta-E 7.42 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Dark Night and Vista Paint Prairie Night is delta-E 7.42.
Valspar Dark Night is lighter than Vista Paint Prairie Night by 2.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Prairie Night carries more color than Valspar Dark Night - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Dark Night | Prairie Night | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 4003-4C | 7341 |
| Hex | #505A6D | #3A5A71 |
| Light reflectance | 10.1 | 8.0 |
| Undertone | blue undertone | blue |
| Chroma | 12.2 | 17.4 |
| Hue angle | 274.0° | 253.9° |
| Color family | black | black |