ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 7591 and Vista Paint 0074, ΔE 7.4 apart
Sherwin-Williams Red Barn (SW 7591) and Vista Paint Emperor's Robe (0074) measure a delta-E of 7.4 apart. Emperor's Robe is 2.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Red Barn holds more color, chroma 27.3 against 21.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Red Barn depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 8.9 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Red Barn and Vista Paint Emperor's Robe are delta-E 7.4 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Red Barn and Vista Paint Emperor's Robe is delta-E 7.4.
Vista Paint Emperor's Robe is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Red Barn by 2.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Sherwin-Williams Red Barn carries more color than Vista Paint Emperor's Robe - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Red Barn | Emperor's Robe | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 7591 | 0074 |
| Hex | #7C453D | #7F534B |
| Light reflectance | 8.9 | 11.0 |
| Undertone | red | red |
| Chroma | 27.3 | 21.2 |
| Hue angle | 33.7° | 35.2° |
| Color family | red | red |