ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 2740 and Vista Paint 1320, ΔE 3.87 apart
Sherwin-Williams Mineral Gray (SW 2740) and Vista Paint Blackwater (1320) measure a delta-E of 3.87 apart. Blackwater is 2.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 7.7 and 7.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Mineral Gray depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 9.4 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Mineral Gray and Vista Paint Blackwater are delta-E 3.87 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Mineral Gray and Vista Paint Blackwater is delta-E 3.87.
Vista Paint Blackwater is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Mineral Gray by 2.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Mineral Gray | Blackwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 2740 | 1320 |
| Hex | #515763 | #5D5E6A |
| Light reflectance | 9.4 | 12.0 |
| Undertone | blue undertone | blue undertone |
| Chroma | 7.7 | 7.3 |
| Hue angle | 273.5° | 288.2° |
| Color family | black | black |