ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 0079 and Vista Paint 0044, ΔE 7.04 apart
Sherwin-Williams Pinky Beige (SW 0079) and Vista Paint Calliope (0044) measure a delta-E of 7.04 apart. Pinky Beige is 4.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Calliope holds more color, chroma 19.2 against 15.9, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Pinky Beige reads as a orange at hue angle 57.7 degrees, Calliope as a red at 40.7. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Calliope depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 39.0 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Pinky Beige and Vista Paint Calliope are delta-E 7.04 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Pinky Beige and Vista Paint Calliope is delta-E 7.04.
Sherwin-Williams Pinky Beige is lighter than Vista Paint Calliope by 4.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Calliope carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Pinky Beige - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Pinky Beige | Calliope | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 0079 | 0044 |
| Hex | #C9AA98 | #C99D91 |
| Light reflectance | 43.4 | 39.0 |
| Undertone | orange | red |
| Chroma | 15.9 | 19.2 |
| Hue angle | 57.7° | 40.7° |
| Color family | tan | red |