ComparisonComparisonValspar 4003-4C and Vista Paint 7189, ΔE 6.39 apart
Valspar Dark Night (4003-4C) and Vista Paint Royal Treatment (7189) measure a delta-E of 6.39 apart. Dark Night is 3.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Dark Night holds more color, chroma 12.2 against 8.2, 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, Royal Treatment as a violet undertone at 294.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Royal Treatment depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 7.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Dark Night and Vista Paint Royal Treatment are delta-E 6.39 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 Royal Treatment is delta-E 6.39.
Valspar Dark Night is lighter than Vista Paint Royal Treatment by 3.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Dark Night carries more color than Vista Paint Royal Treatment - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Dark Night | Royal Treatment | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 4003-4C | 7189 |
| Hex | #505A6D | #51505D |
| Light reflectance | 10.1 | 7.0 |
| Undertone | blue undertone | violet undertone |
| Chroma | 12.2 | 8.2 |
| Hue angle | 274.0° | 294.4° |
| Color family | black | black |