ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 7045 and Vista Paint 0198, ΔE 2.09 apart
Sherwin-Williams Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) and Vista Paint Young Colt (0198) measure a delta-E of 2.09 apart. They sit within 0.3 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Young Colt holds more color, chroma 9.9 against 7.8, so it grays out less in dim light. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Intellectual Gray depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 35.7 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Sherwin-Williams Intellectual Gray and Vista Paint Young Colt are delta-E 2.09 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Intellectual Gray and Vista Paint Young Colt is delta-E 2.09.
| Intellectual Gray | Young Colt | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 7045 | 0198 |
| Hex | #A8A093 | #AA9F8F |
| Light reflectance | 35.7 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 7.8 | 9.9 |
| Hue angle | 85.5° | 82.7° |
| Color family | tan | tan |