ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 0012 and Vista Paint 0891, ΔE 1.63 apart
Sherwin-Williams Empire Gold (SW 0012) and Vista Paint Silence is Golden (0891) measure a delta-E of 1.63 apart. Silence is Golden is 1.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 30.8 and 30.1. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Empire Gold depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 37.2 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Sherwin-Williams Empire Gold and Vista Paint Silence is Golden are delta-E 1.63 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Empire Gold and Vista Paint Silence is Golden is delta-E 1.63.
Vista Paint Silence is Golden is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Empire Gold by 1.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Empire Gold | Silence is Golden | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 0012 | 0891 |
| Hex | #C19F6E | #C1A271 |
| Light reflectance | 37.2 | 39.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 30.8 | 30.1 |
| Hue angle | 78.8° | 81.1° |
| Color family | orange | orange |