Comparison

Grandiose vs Saffron Valley

Sherwin-Williams SW 6404 and Vista Paint 0872, ΔE 4.3 apart

Sherwin-Williams Grandiose SW 6404 on a wall, hex #9C7F41
Grandiose Sherwin-Williams SW 6404
Vista Paint Saffron Valley 0872 on a wall, hex #A88846
Saffron Valley Vista Paint 0872
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 4.3Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Sherwin-Williams Grandiose (SW 6404) and Vista Paint Saffron Valley (0872) measure a delta-E of 4.3 apart. Saffron Valley is 4.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Saffron Valley holds more color, chroma 39.7 against 37.6, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Grandiose depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 22.7 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Sherwin-Williams Grandiose and Vista Paint Saffron Valley?

Sherwin-Williams Grandiose and Vista Paint Saffron Valley are delta-E 4.3 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 Grandiose and Vista Paint Saffron Valley?

The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Grandiose and Vista Paint Saffron Valley is delta-E 4.3.

Which is lighter, Sherwin-Williams Grandiose or Vista Paint Saffron Valley?

Vista Paint Saffron Valley is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Grandiose by 4.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 4.3 Grandiose and Saffron Valley
LIGHTESTSaffron Valley LRV 27.0
DARKESTGrandiose LRV 22.7
SPREAD4.3LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Grandiose Saffron Valley
Brand Sherwin-Williams Vista Paint
Code SW 6404 0872
Hex #9C7F41 #A88846
Light reflectance 22.7 27.0
Undertone yellow yellow
Chroma 37.6 39.7
Hue angle 84.7° 84.0°
Color family orange orange

Each on its own

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