ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6696 and Vista Paint 7854, ΔE 6.81 apart
Sherwin-Williams Quilt Gold (SW 6696) and Vista Paint September Sun (7854) measure a delta-E of 6.81 apart. Quilt Gold is 9.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 51.8 and 50. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the September Sun depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 48.0 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Quilt Gold and Vista Paint September Sun are delta-E 6.81 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Quilt Gold and Vista Paint September Sun is delta-E 6.81.
Sherwin-Williams Quilt Gold is lighter than Vista Paint September Sun by 9.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Quilt Gold | September Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6696 | 7854 |
| Hex | #EAC365 | #D4B95C |
| Light reflectance | 57.7 | 48.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 51.8 | 50.0 |
| Hue angle | 86.7° | 91.9° |
| Color family | orange | yellow |