ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6113 and Vista Paint 8538, ΔE 0.67 apart
Sherwin-Williams Interactive Cream (SW 6113) and Vista Paint Timothy Tan (8538) measure a delta-E of 0.67 apart. Interactive Cream is 2.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 18.4 and 19.1. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Timothy Tan depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 59.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Sherwin-Williams Interactive Cream and Vista Paint Timothy Tan are only delta-E 0.67 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Interactive Cream and Vista Paint Timothy Tan is delta-E 0.67.
Sherwin-Williams Interactive Cream is lighter than Vista Paint Timothy Tan by 2.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Interactive Cream | Timothy Tan | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6113 | 8538 |
| Hex | #E4CAAD | #E5CAAC |
| Light reflectance | 61.9 | 59.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 18.4 | 19.1 |
| Hue angle | 75.2° | 75.0° |
| Color family | tan | tan |