ComparisonComparisonValspar 3005-5C and Vista Paint 0912, ΔE 5.59 apart
Valspar Ambitious (3005-5C) and Vista Paint Tropical Dream (0912) measure a delta-E of 5.59 apart. Tropical Dream is 9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 39.6 and 40.8. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Ambitious depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 44.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Ambitious and Vista Paint Tropical Dream are delta-E 5.59 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Ambitious and Vista Paint Tropical Dream is delta-E 5.59.
Vista Paint Tropical Dream is lighter than Valspar Ambitious by 9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Ambitious | Tropical Dream | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 3005-5C | 0912 |
| Hex | #DBAA6D | #E5B875 |
| Light reflectance | 44.0 | 53.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 39.6 | 40.8 |
| Hue angle | 74.4° | 78.7° |
| Color family | orange | orange |