Comparison

Gala Pink vs Bridesmaid

Sherwin-Williams SW 6579 and Vista Paint 1159, ΔE 9.57 apart

Sherwin-Williams Gala Pink SW 6579 on a wall, hex #B04B63
Gala Pink Sherwin-Williams SW 6579
Vista Paint Bridesmaid 1159 on a wall, hex #A33D65
Bridesmaid Vista Paint 1159
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 9.57Not even close. Pick the one you actually want.

Sherwin-Williams Gala Pink (SW 6579) and Vista Paint Bridesmaid (1159) measure a delta-E of 9.57 apart. Gala Pink is 3.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 44 and 45.9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Bridesmaid depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 12.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Sherwin-Williams Gala Pink and Vista Paint Bridesmaid?

Sherwin-Williams Gala Pink and Vista Paint Bridesmaid are delta-E 9.57 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Sherwin-Williams Gala Pink and Vista Paint Bridesmaid?

The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Gala Pink and Vista Paint Bridesmaid is delta-E 9.57.

Which is lighter, Sherwin-Williams Gala Pink or Vista Paint Bridesmaid?

Sherwin-Williams Gala Pink is lighter than Vista Paint Bridesmaid by 3.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 9.57 Gala Pink and Bridesmaid
LIGHTESTGala Pink LRV 15.2
DARKESTBridesmaid LRV 12.0
SPREAD3.2LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Gala Pink Bridesmaid
Brand Sherwin-Williams Vista Paint
Code SW 6579 1159
Hex #B04B63 #A33D65
Light reflectance 15.2 12.0
Undertone pink pink
Chroma 44.0 45.9
Hue angle 8.9° 358.5°
Color family pink pink

Each on its own

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