ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 7542 and Vista Paint 8497, ΔE 0.77 apart
Sherwin-Williams Naturel (SW 7542) and Vista Paint Baja Beach (8497) measure a delta-E of 0.77 apart. Naturel is 3.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 11 and 11.2. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Baja Beach depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 50.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Sherwin-Williams Naturel and Vista Paint Baja Beach are only delta-E 0.77 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Naturel and Vista Paint Baja Beach is delta-E 0.77.
Sherwin-Williams Naturel is lighter than Vista Paint Baja Beach by 3.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Naturel | Baja Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 7542 | 8497 |
| Hex | #CBC0AD | #CABEAB |
| Light reflectance | 53.5 | 50.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 11.0 | 11.2 |
| Hue angle | 86.5° | 84.6° |
| Color family | tan | tan |