ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 7561 and Vista Paint 0859, ΔE 1.89 apart
Sherwin-Williams Lemon Meringue (SW 7561) and Vista Paint Daylilly Yellow (0859) measure a delta-E of 1.89 apart. Daylilly Yellow is 4.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 15.9 and 15.2. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Lemon Meringue depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 82.5 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Sherwin-Williams Lemon Meringue and Vista Paint Daylilly Yellow are delta-E 1.89 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Lemon Meringue and Vista Paint Daylilly Yellow is delta-E 1.89.
Vista Paint Daylilly Yellow is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Lemon Meringue by 4.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Lemon Meringue | Daylilly Yellow | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 7561 | 0859 |
| Hex | #F5EACC | #F8EFD2 |
| Light reflectance | 82.5 | 87.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 15.9 | 15.2 |
| Hue angle | 93.9° | 96.3° |
| Color family | tan | tan |