ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6521 and Vista Paint 0617, ΔE 4.59 apart
Sherwin-Williams Notable Hue (SW 6521) and Vista Paint John's Blue (0617) measure a delta-E of 4.59 apart. They sit within 0.7 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. John's Blue holds more color, chroma 18 against 14.4, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the John's Blue depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 36.0 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Notable Hue and Vista Paint John's Blue are delta-E 4.59 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Notable Hue and Vista Paint John's Blue is delta-E 4.59.
Vista Paint John's Blue carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Notable Hue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Notable Hue | John's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6521 | 0617 |
| Hex | #8BA7BB | #87A4C0 |
| Light reflectance | 36.7 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 14.4 | 18.0 |
| Hue angle | 249.4° | 259.0° |
| Color family | teal | blue |