Comparison

Rosy Sandstone vs Simmering Ridge

Valspar 2001-7C and Vista Paint 0050, ΔE 7.43 apart

Valspar Rosy Sandstone 2001-7C on a wall, hex #BB8273
Rosy Sandstone Valspar 2001-7C
Vista Paint Simmering Ridge 0050 on a wall, hex #CB9686
Simmering Ridge Vista Paint 0050
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 7.43Not even close. Pick the one you actually want.

Valspar Rosy Sandstone (2001-7C) and Vista Paint Simmering Ridge (0050) measure a delta-E of 7.43 apart. Simmering Ridge is 9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Rosy Sandstone holds more color, chroma 26.3 against 24.1, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Rosy Sandstone depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 27.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Valspar Rosy Sandstone and Vista Paint Simmering Ridge?

Valspar Rosy Sandstone and Vista Paint Simmering Ridge are delta-E 7.43 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Valspar Rosy Sandstone and Vista Paint Simmering Ridge?

The measured color distance between Valspar Rosy Sandstone and Vista Paint Simmering Ridge is delta-E 7.43.

Which is lighter, Valspar Rosy Sandstone or Vista Paint Simmering Ridge?

Vista Paint Simmering Ridge is lighter than Valspar Rosy Sandstone by 9 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 7.43 Rosy Sandstone and Simmering Ridge
LIGHTESTSimmering Ridge LRV 36.0
DARKESTRosy Sandstone LRV 27.0
SPREAD9LRV points

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measured values
Rosy Sandstone Simmering Ridge
Brand Valspar Vista Paint
Code 2001-7C 0050
Hex #BB8273 #CB9686
Light reflectance 27.0 36.0
Undertone red red
Chroma 26.3 24.1
Hue angle 40.2° 42.5°
Color family red red

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