ComparisonComparisonValspar 4005-4B and Vista Paint 0647, ΔE 10.33 apart
Valspar Thundering Clouds (4005-4B) and Vista Paint Zenith (0647) measure a delta-E of 10.33 apart. Zenith is 5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Zenith holds more color, chroma 24 against 15.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Thundering Clouds depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 15.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Thundering Clouds and Vista Paint Zenith are delta-E 10.33 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Thundering Clouds and Vista Paint Zenith is delta-E 10.33.
Vista Paint Zenith is lighter than Valspar Thundering Clouds by 5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Zenith carries more color than Valspar Thundering Clouds - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Thundering Clouds | Zenith | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 4005-4B | 0647 |
| Hex | #576F85 | #557EA2 |
| Light reflectance | 15.0 | 20.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 15.3 | 24.0 |
| Hue angle | 258.4° | 260.2° |
| Color family | blue | blue |