ComparisonComparisonValspar 4006-9C and Vista Paint 0638, ΔE 4.95 apart
Valspar Bluish (4006-9C) and Vista Paint Watery Sea (0638) measure a delta-E of 4.95 apart. Bluish is 5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Watery Sea holds more color, chroma 25.5 against 22.1, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Watery Sea depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 49.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Bluish and Vista Paint Watery Sea are delta-E 4.95 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Bluish and Vista Paint Watery Sea is delta-E 4.95.
Valspar Bluish is lighter than Vista Paint Watery Sea by 5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Watery Sea carries more color than Valspar Bluish - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Bluish | Watery Sea | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 4006-9C | 0638 |
| Hex | #9CC8E9 | #8DBFE6 |
| Light reflectance | 54.0 | 49.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 22.1 | 25.5 |
| Hue angle | 252.3° | 254.7° |
| Color family | teal | teal |