ComparisonComparisonValspar 6001-8B and Vista Paint 0717, ΔE 16.44 apart
Valspar Salamander (6001-8B) and Vista Paint Tropical Tale (0717) measure a delta-E of 16.44 apart. Tropical Tale is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Tropical Tale holds more color, chroma 43.2 against 26.9, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Salamander depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 27.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Salamander and Vista Paint Tropical Tale are delta-E 16.44 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Salamander and Vista Paint Tropical Tale is delta-E 16.44.
Vista Paint Tropical Tale is lighter than Valspar Salamander by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Tropical Tale carries more color than Valspar Salamander - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Salamander | Tropical Tale | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 6001-8B | 0717 |
| Hex | #629C80 | #40A374 |
| Light reflectance | 27.0 | 29.0 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 26.9 | 43.2 |
| Hue angle | 161.0° | 158.3° |
| Color family | teal | green |