ComparisonComparisonValspar 4004-5B and Vista Paint 0595, ΔE 6.78 apart
Valspar Novella Blue (4004-5B) and Vista Paint Sail into the Horizon (0595) measure a delta-E of 6.78 apart. Novella Blue is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Sail into the Horizon holds more color, chroma 18.4 against 14.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Sail into the Horizon depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 50.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Novella Blue and Vista Paint Sail into the Horizon are delta-E 6.78 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Novella Blue and Vista Paint Sail into the Horizon is delta-E 6.78.
Valspar Novella Blue is lighter than Vista Paint Sail into the Horizon by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Sail into the Horizon carries more color than Valspar Novella Blue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Novella Blue | Sail into the Horizon | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 4004-5B | 0595 |
| Hex | #A8C3D8 | #A7BCDC |
| Light reflectance | 52.0 | 50.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 14.3 | 18.4 |
| Hue angle | 251.4° | 269.4° |
| Color family | teal | blue |