ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 7006 and Vista Paint 8260, ΔE 0.73 apart
Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006) and Vista Paint Mercury (8260) measure a delta-E of 0.73 apart. Extra White is 1.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 2.6 and 3.1. The undertones part company: Extra White reads as a true neutral at hue angle 117.9 degrees, Mercury as a yellow cast at 109.9. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Mercury depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 84.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Sherwin-Williams Extra White and Vista Paint Mercury are only delta-E 0.73 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Extra White and Vista Paint Mercury is delta-E 0.73.
Sherwin-Williams Extra White is lighter than Vista Paint Mercury by 1.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Extra White | Mercury | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 7006 | 8260 |
| Hex | #EEEFEA | #F0F0EA |
| Light reflectance | 85.9 | 84.0 |
| Undertone | true neutral | yellow cast |
| Chroma | 2.6 | 3.1 |
| Hue angle | 117.9° | 109.9° |
| Color family | white | white |