ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6642 and Vista Paint 7989, ΔE 12.1 apart
Sherwin-Williams Rhumba Orange (SW 6642) and Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet (7989) measure a delta-E of 12.1 apart. Bright Bittersweet is 2.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Bright Bittersweet holds more color, chroma 59.9 against 51.4, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Rhumba Orange reads as a orange at hue angle 57.4 degrees, Bright Bittersweet as a red at 49.8. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Rhumba Orange depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 26.5 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Rhumba Orange and Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet are delta-E 12.1 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Rhumba Orange and Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet is delta-E 12.1.
Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Rhumba Orange by 2.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Bright Bittersweet carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Rhumba Orange - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Rhumba Orange | Bright Bittersweet | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6642 | 7989 |
| Hex | #CB7841 | #E87A48 |
| Light reflectance | 26.5 | 29.0 |
| Undertone | orange | red |
| Chroma | 51.4 | 59.9 |
| Hue angle | 57.4° | 49.8° |
| Color family | orange | orange |