ComparisonComparisonValspar 5005-6A and Vista Paint 7549, ΔE 14.5 apart
Valspar Cool Bluegrass (5005-6A) and Vista Paint Shamrock Green (7549) measure a delta-E of 14.5 apart. Cool Bluegrass is 9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Shamrock Green holds more color, chroma 29.3 against 18.9, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Shamrock Green depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 14.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Cool Bluegrass and Vista Paint Shamrock Green are delta-E 14.5 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Cool Bluegrass and Vista Paint Shamrock Green is delta-E 14.5.
Valspar Cool Bluegrass is lighter than Vista Paint Shamrock Green by 9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Shamrock Green carries more color than Valspar Cool Bluegrass - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Cool Bluegrass | Shamrock Green | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 5005-6A | 7549 |
| Hex | #678C77 | #307962 |
| Light reflectance | 23.0 | 14.0 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 18.9 | 29.3 |
| Hue angle | 158.0° | 168.4° |
| Color family | green | teal |