ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6368 and Vista Paint 0997, ΔE 4.94 apart
Sherwin-Williams Bakelite Gold (SW 6368) and Vista Paint Gates of Gold (0997) measure a delta-E of 4.94 apart. Bakelite Gold is 2.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Bakelite Gold holds more color, chroma 43.8 against 39.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Gates of Gold depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 36.0 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Bakelite Gold and Vista Paint Gates of Gold are delta-E 4.94 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Bakelite Gold and Vista Paint Gates of Gold is delta-E 4.94.
Sherwin-Williams Bakelite Gold is lighter than Vista Paint Gates of Gold by 2.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Sherwin-Williams Bakelite Gold carries more color than Vista Paint Gates of Gold - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Bakelite Gold | Gates of Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6368 | 0997 |
| Hex | #D7995D | #CF9561 |
| Light reflectance | 38.1 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 43.8 | 39.3 |
| Hue angle | 67.5° | 66.1° |
| Color family | orange | orange |