ComparisonComparisonValspar 4008-10C and Vista Paint 7326, ΔE 8.53 apart
Valspar Cosmic Blue (4008-10C) and Vista Paint Soothing Sapphire (7326) measure a delta-E of 8.53 apart. Soothing Sapphire is 6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Cosmic Blue holds more color, chroma 40.7 against 37.7, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Cosmic Blue depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 15.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Cosmic Blue and Vista Paint Soothing Sapphire are delta-E 8.53 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Cosmic Blue and Vista Paint Soothing Sapphire is delta-E 8.53.
Vista Paint Soothing Sapphire is lighter than Valspar Cosmic Blue by 6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Cosmic Blue carries more color than Vista Paint Soothing Sapphire - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Cosmic Blue | Soothing Sapphire | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 4008-10C | 7326 |
| Hex | #0178B6 | #2C8BC3 |
| Light reflectance | 15.0 | 21.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 40.7 | 37.7 |
| Hue angle | 263.3° | 257.6° |
| Color family | blue | blue |