ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 7579 and Vista Paint 8709, ΔE 3.27 apart
Sherwin-Williams Alaea (SW 7579) and Vista Paint Wine Country (8709) measure a delta-E of 3.27 apart. Alaea is 2.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 18.1 and 18. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Wine Country depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 10.0 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Alaea and Vista Paint Wine Country are delta-E 3.27 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Alaea and Vista Paint Wine Country is delta-E 3.27.
Sherwin-Williams Alaea is lighter than Vista Paint Wine Country by 2.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Alaea | Wine Country | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 7579 | 8709 |
| Hex | #81585B | #7D555D |
| Light reflectance | 12.4 | 10.0 |
| Undertone | pink | pink |
| Chroma | 18.1 | 18.0 |
| Hue angle | 16.4° | 6.7° |
| Color family | red | black |