Comparison

Alchemy vs Georgian Yellow

Sherwin-Williams SW 6395 and Vista Paint 1342, ΔE 4.11 apart

Sherwin-Williams Alchemy SW 6395 on a wall, hex #C99E53
Alchemy Sherwin-Williams SW 6395
Vista Paint Georgian Yellow 1342 on a wall, hex #CB9850
Georgian Yellow Vista Paint 1342
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 4.11Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Sherwin-Williams Alchemy (SW 6395) and Vista Paint Georgian Yellow (1342) measure a delta-E of 4.11 apart. Alchemy is 2.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 45.3 and 46.1. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Georgian Yellow depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 35.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Sherwin-Williams Alchemy and Vista Paint Georgian Yellow?

Sherwin-Williams Alchemy and Vista Paint Georgian Yellow are delta-E 4.11 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Sherwin-Williams Alchemy and Vista Paint Georgian Yellow?

The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Alchemy and Vista Paint Georgian Yellow is delta-E 4.11.

Which is lighter, Sherwin-Williams Alchemy or Vista Paint Georgian Yellow?

Sherwin-Williams Alchemy is lighter than Vista Paint Georgian Yellow by 2.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 4.11 Alchemy and Georgian Yellow
LIGHTESTAlchemy LRV 37.5
DARKESTGeorgian Yellow LRV 35.0
SPREAD2.5LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Alchemy Georgian Yellow
Brand Sherwin-Williams Vista Paint
Code SW 6395 1342
Hex #C99E53 #CB9850
Light reflectance 37.5 35.0
Undertone yellow yellow
Chroma 45.3 46.1
Hue angle 80.6° 75.8°
Color family orange orange

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