Comparison

Golden Butter vs Tons of Sun

Valspar 3002-1C and Vista Paint 7895, ΔE 5.02 apart

Valspar Golden Butter 3002-1C on a wall, hex #FFCF6D
Golden Butter Valspar 3002-1C
Vista Paint Tons of Sun 7895 on a wall, hex #FFD57A
Tons of Sun Vista Paint 7895
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 5.02Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Valspar Golden Butter (3002-1C) and Vista Paint Tons of Sun (7895) measure a delta-E of 5.02 apart. They sit within 1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Golden Butter holds more color, chroma 54.7 against 50.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Tons of Sun depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 67.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Valspar Golden Butter and Vista Paint Tons of Sun?

Valspar Golden Butter and Vista Paint Tons of Sun are delta-E 5.02 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Valspar Golden Butter and Vista Paint Tons of Sun?

The measured color distance between Valspar Golden Butter and Vista Paint Tons of Sun is delta-E 5.02.

Which is lighter, Valspar Golden Butter or Vista Paint Tons of Sun?

Valspar Golden Butter is lighter than Vista Paint Tons of Sun by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).

Which is more saturated, Valspar Golden Butter or Vista Paint Tons of Sun?

Valspar Golden Butter carries more color than Vista Paint Tons of Sun - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 5.02 Golden Butter and Tons of Sun
LIGHTESTGolden Butter LRV 68.0
DARKESTTons of Sun LRV 67.0
SPREAD1LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Golden Butter Tons of Sun
Brand Valspar Vista Paint
Code 3002-1C 7895
Hex #FFCF6D #FFD57A
Light reflectance 68.0 67.0
Undertone yellow yellow
Chroma 54.7 50.2
Hue angle 83.7° 85.5°
Color family orange orange

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