ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6528 and Vista Paint 7344, ΔE 6.97 apart
Sherwin-Williams Cosmos (SW 6528) and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue (7344) measure a delta-E of 6.97 apart. Gaugin's Blue is 5.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Gaugin's Blue holds more color, chroma 22.1 against 16.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Cosmos depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 37.9 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Cosmos and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue are delta-E 6.97 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Cosmos and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue is delta-E 6.97.
Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Cosmos by 5.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Cosmos - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Cosmos | Gaugin's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6528 | 7344 |
| Hex | #8EA9C2 | #87B4D4 |
| Light reflectance | 37.9 | 43.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 16.2 | 22.1 |
| Hue angle | 257.3° | 251.3° |
| Color family | blue | teal |