ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6787 and Vista Paint 7431, ΔE 1.73 apart
Sherwin-Williams Fountain (SW 6787) and Vista Paint Patch of Blue (7431) measure a delta-E of 1.73 apart. Fountain is 3.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 29.1 and 28.6. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Patch of Blue depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 36.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Sherwin-Williams Fountain and Vista Paint Patch of Blue are delta-E 1.73 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Fountain and Vista Paint Patch of Blue is delta-E 1.73.
Sherwin-Williams Fountain is lighter than Vista Paint Patch of Blue by 3.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Fountain | Patch of Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6787 | 7431 |
| Hex | #56B5CA | #56B4C6 |
| Light reflectance | 39.4 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | teal | teal |
| Chroma | 29.1 | 28.6 |
| Hue angle | 221.1° | 217.9° |
| Color family | teal | teal |