ComparisonComparisonValspar 4005-10B and Vista Paint 7326, ΔE 12.28 apart
Valspar Blue Shock (4005-10B) and Vista Paint Soothing Sapphire (7326) measure a delta-E of 12.28 apart. Blue Shock is 7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Soothing Sapphire holds more color, chroma 37.7 against 31.9, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Soothing Sapphire depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 21.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Blue Shock and Vista Paint Soothing Sapphire are delta-E 12.28 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Blue Shock and Vista Paint Soothing Sapphire is delta-E 12.28.
Valspar Blue Shock is lighter than Vista Paint Soothing Sapphire by 7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Soothing Sapphire carries more color than Valspar Blue Shock - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Blue Shock | Soothing Sapphire | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 4005-10B | 7326 |
| Hex | #6E92C8 | #2C8BC3 |
| Light reflectance | 28.0 | 21.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 31.9 | 37.7 |
| Hue angle | 273.5° | 257.6° |
| Color family | blue | blue |