ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 9149 and Vista Paint 7294, ΔE 5.87 apart
Sherwin-Williams Inky Blue (SW 9149) and Vista Paint Blue Monday (7294) measure a delta-E of 5.87 apart. They sit within 0.6 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Blue Monday holds more color, chroma 21 against 17, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Inky Blue depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 15.4 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Inky Blue and Vista Paint Blue Monday are delta-E 5.87 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Inky Blue and Vista Paint Blue Monday is delta-E 5.87.
Vista Paint Blue Monday carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Inky Blue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Inky Blue | Blue Monday | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 9149 | 7294 |
| Hex | #4E7287 | #527896 |
| Light reflectance | 15.4 | 16.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 17.0 | 21.0 |
| Hue angle | 245.9° | 256.4° |
| Color family | teal | blue |