ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6257 and Vista Paint 0514, ΔE 2.46 apart
Sherwin-Williams Gibraltar (SW 6257) and Vista Paint Thunderstorm (0514) measure a delta-E of 2.46 apart. They sit within 0.8 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 5 and 5.3. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Thunderstorm depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 13.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Sherwin-Williams Gibraltar and Vista Paint Thunderstorm are delta-E 2.46 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Gibraltar and Vista Paint Thunderstorm is delta-E 2.46.
| Gibraltar | Thunderstorm | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6257 | 0514 |
| Hex | #626970 | #5D636B |
| Light reflectance | 13.8 | 13.0 |
| Undertone | blue cast | blue cast |
| Chroma | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Hue angle | 257.1° | 264.5° |
| Color family | gray | gray |