ComparisonComparisonValspar 1002-9A and Vista Paint AC127, ΔE 6.98 apart
Valspar Mystic Taupe (1002-9A) and Vista Paint Red Raisin (AC127) measure a delta-E of 6.98 apart. Red Raisin is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Red Raisin holds more color, chroma 12.2 against 9, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Mystic Taupe depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 6.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Mystic Taupe and Vista Paint Red Raisin are delta-E 6.98 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Mystic Taupe and Vista Paint Red Raisin is delta-E 6.98.
Vista Paint Red Raisin is lighter than Valspar Mystic Taupe by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Red Raisin carries more color than Valspar Mystic Taupe - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Mystic Taupe | Red Raisin | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1002-9A | AC127 |
| Hex | #574540 | #6A4F4E |
| Light reflectance | 6.0 | 9.0 |
| Undertone | red undertone | red undertone |
| Chroma | 9.0 | 12.2 |
| Hue angle | 41.0° | 24.1° |
| Color family | black | black |