ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6479 and Vista Paint 7480, ΔE 0.87 apart
Sherwin-Williams Drizzle (SW 6479) and Vista Paint Acapulco Aqua (7480) measure a delta-E of 0.87 apart. Drizzle is 1.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 12.4 and 12.9. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Acapulco Aqua depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 37.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Sherwin-Williams Drizzle and Vista Paint Acapulco Aqua are only delta-E 0.87 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Drizzle and Vista Paint Acapulco Aqua is delta-E 0.87.
Sherwin-Williams Drizzle is lighter than Vista Paint Acapulco Aqua by 1.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Drizzle | Acapulco Aqua | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6479 | 7480 |
| Hex | #8CAEAB | #8BAFAD |
| Light reflectance | 38.9 | 37.0 |
| Undertone | teal undertone | teal undertone |
| Chroma | 12.4 | 12.9 |
| Hue angle | 190.7° | 193.5° |
| Color family | teal | teal |