ComparisonComparisonValspar 6004-2A and Vista Paint 0198, ΔE 4.53 apart
Valspar Aspen Gray (6004-2A) and Vista Paint Young Colt (0198) measure a delta-E of 4.53 apart. Young Colt is 5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Young Colt holds more color, chroma 9.9 against 6.7, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Aspen Gray reads as a yellow cast at hue angle 85.0 degrees, Young Colt as a yellow undertone at 82.7. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Aspen Gray depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 31.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Aspen Gray and Vista Paint Young Colt are delta-E 4.53 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Aspen Gray and Vista Paint Young Colt is delta-E 4.53.
Vista Paint Young Colt is lighter than Valspar Aspen Gray by 5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Young Colt carries more color than Valspar Aspen Gray - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Aspen Gray | Young Colt | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 6004-2A | 0198 |
| Hex | #9E978C | #AA9F8F |
| Light reflectance | 31.0 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | yellow cast | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 6.7 | 9.9 |
| Hue angle | 85.0° | 82.7° |
| Color family | gray | tan |