ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 0007 and Vista Paint 1005, ΔE 4.29 apart
Sherwin-Williams Decorous Amber (SW 0007) and Vista Paint Flickering Flame (1005) measure a delta-E of 4.29 apart. They sit within 1.1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Flickering Flame holds more color, chroma 33.6 against 30.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Flickering Flame depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 21.0 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Decorous Amber and Vista Paint Flickering Flame are delta-E 4.29 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Decorous Amber and Vista Paint Flickering Flame is delta-E 4.29.
Sherwin-Williams Decorous Amber is lighter than Vista Paint Flickering Flame by 1.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Flickering Flame carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Decorous Amber - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Decorous Amber | Flickering Flame | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 0007 | 1005 |
| Hex | #AC7559 | #AA724F |
| Light reflectance | 22.1 | 21.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 30.3 | 33.6 |
| Hue angle | 52.8° | 57.3° |
| Color family | orange | orange |