ComparisonComparisonValspar 5001-8B and Vista Paint 0647, ΔE 9.08 apart
Valspar Blue China (5001-8B) and Vista Paint Zenith (0647) measure a delta-E of 9.08 apart. Zenith is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Blue China holds more color, chroma 27.4 against 24, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Blue China depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 18.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Blue China and Vista Paint Zenith are delta-E 9.08 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Blue China and Vista Paint Zenith is delta-E 9.08.
Vista Paint Zenith is lighter than Valspar Blue China by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Blue China carries more color than Vista Paint Zenith - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Blue China | Zenith | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 5001-8B | 0647 |
| Hex | #3481A1 | #557EA2 |
| Light reflectance | 18.0 | 20.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 27.4 | 24.0 |
| Hue angle | 241.3° | 260.2° |
| Color family | teal | blue |