ComparisonComparisonValspar 3005-8A and Vista Paint 0912, ΔE 6.88 apart
Valspar Cloudy Sunset (3005-8A) and Vista Paint Tropical Dream (0912) measure a delta-E of 6.88 apart. Cloudy Sunset is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Tropical Dream holds more color, chroma 40.8 against 34.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Tropical Dream depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 53.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Cloudy Sunset and Vista Paint Tropical Dream are delta-E 6.88 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Cloudy Sunset and Vista Paint Tropical Dream is delta-E 6.88.
Valspar Cloudy Sunset is lighter than Vista Paint Tropical Dream by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Tropical Dream carries more color than Valspar Cloudy Sunset - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Cloudy Sunset | Tropical Dream | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 3005-8A | 0912 |
| Hex | #E7BF87 | #E5B875 |
| Light reflectance | 56.0 | 53.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 34.3 | 40.8 |
| Hue angle | 78.3° | 78.7° |
| Color family | orange | orange |