Comparison

Kale Green vs Emerald Lights

Sherwin-Williams SW 6460 and Vista Paint AC155, ΔE 10.96 apart

Sherwin-Williams Kale Green SW 6460 on a wall, hex #4F6A56
Kale Green Sherwin-Williams SW 6460
Vista Paint Emerald Lights AC155 on a wall, hex #386D50
Emerald Lights Vista Paint AC155
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 10.96Not even close. Pick the one you actually want.

Sherwin-Williams Kale Green (SW 6460) and Vista Paint Emerald Lights (AC155) measure a delta-E of 10.96 apart. They sit within 0.3 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Emerald Lights holds more color, chroma 27.3 against 16.5, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Kale Green depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 12.7 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Sherwin-Williams Kale Green and Vista Paint Emerald Lights?

Sherwin-Williams Kale Green and Vista Paint Emerald Lights are delta-E 10.96 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 Kale Green and Vista Paint Emerald Lights?

The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Kale Green and Vista Paint Emerald Lights is delta-E 10.96.

Which is more saturated, Sherwin-Williams Kale Green or Vista Paint Emerald Lights?

Vista Paint Emerald Lights carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Kale Green - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 10.96 Kale Green and Emerald Lights
LIGHTESTEmerald Lights LRV 13.0
DARKESTKale Green LRV 12.7
SPREAD0.3LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Kale Green Emerald Lights
Brand Sherwin-Williams Vista Paint
Code SW 6460 AC155
Hex #4F6A56 #386D50
Light reflectance 12.7 13.0
Undertone green green
Chroma 16.5 27.3
Hue angle 150.9° 156.6°
Color family green green

Each on its own

full detail