ComparisonComparisonValspar 2005-8A and Vista Paint 8617, ΔE 5.36 apart
Valspar Mojave Sunset (2005-8A) and Vista Paint Sunbaked Clay (8617) measure a delta-E of 5.36 apart. Mojave Sunset is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Mojave Sunset holds more color, chroma 23.8 against 20.2, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Mojave Sunset reads as a orange at hue angle 56.3 degrees, Sunbaked Clay as a red at 45.7. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Sunbaked Clay depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 43.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Mojave Sunset and Vista Paint Sunbaked Clay are delta-E 5.36 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Mojave Sunset and Vista Paint Sunbaked Clay is delta-E 5.36.
Valspar Mojave Sunset is lighter than Vista Paint Sunbaked Clay by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Mojave Sunset carries more color than Vista Paint Sunbaked Clay - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Mojave Sunset | Sunbaked Clay | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 2005-8A | 8617 |
| Hex | #DBAD93 | #D9AC9C |
| Light reflectance | 47.0 | 43.0 |
| Undertone | orange | red |
| Chroma | 23.8 | 20.2 |
| Hue angle | 56.3° | 45.7° |
| Color family | tan | orange |