ComparisonComparisonValspar 3008-5C and Vista Paint 7854, ΔE 8.6 apart
Valspar Swiftly Green (3008-5C) and Vista Paint September Sun (7854) measure a delta-E of 8.6 apart. Swiftly Green is 6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. September Sun holds more color, chroma 50 against 43, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the September Sun depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 48.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Swiftly Green and Vista Paint September Sun are delta-E 8.6 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Swiftly Green and Vista Paint September Sun is delta-E 8.6.
Valspar Swiftly Green is lighter than Vista Paint September Sun by 6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint September Sun carries more color than Valspar Swiftly Green - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Swiftly Green | September Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 3008-5C | 7854 |
| Hex | #E1C073 | #D4B95C |
| Light reflectance | 54.0 | 48.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 43.0 | 50.0 |
| Hue angle | 87.3° | 91.9° |
| Color family | orange | yellow |