ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 7640 and Vista Paint 0218, ΔE 0.97 apart
Sherwin-Williams Fawn Brindle (SW 7640) and Vista Paint Drifting Sand (0218) measure a delta-E of 0.97 apart. Drifting Sand is 1.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 7.2 and 7.5. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Fawn Brindle depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 35.5 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Sherwin-Williams Fawn Brindle and Vista Paint Drifting Sand are only delta-E 0.97 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Fawn Brindle and Vista Paint Drifting Sand is delta-E 0.97.
Vista Paint Drifting Sand is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Fawn Brindle by 1.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Fawn Brindle | Drifting Sand | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 7640 | 0218 |
| Hex | #A7A094 | #AAA195 |
| Light reflectance | 35.5 | 37.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 7.2 | 7.5 |
| Hue angle | 86.8° | 81.2° |
| Color family | tan | tan |