Comparison

Ruskin Room Green vs Mossy log

Sherwin-Williams SW 0042 and Vista Paint 7792, ΔE 2.52 apart

Sherwin-Williams Ruskin Room Green SW 0042 on a wall, hex #ACA17D
Ruskin Room Green Sherwin-Williams SW 0042
Vista Paint Mossy log 7792 on a wall, hex #AEA57D
Mossy log Vista Paint 7792
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 2.52Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

Sherwin-Williams Ruskin Room Green (SW 0042) and Vista Paint Mossy log (7792) measure a delta-E of 2.52 apart. Mossy log is 4.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 20.3 and 22.2. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Ruskin Room Green depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 35.7 rather than matching by name.

Is Sherwin-Williams Ruskin Room Green the same color as Vista Paint Mossy log?

Not quite, but close - Sherwin-Williams Ruskin Room Green and Vista Paint Mossy log are delta-E 2.52 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

What is the delta-E between Sherwin-Williams Ruskin Room Green and Vista Paint Mossy log?

The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Ruskin Room Green and Vista Paint Mossy log is delta-E 2.52.

Which is lighter, Sherwin-Williams Ruskin Room Green or Vista Paint Mossy log?

Vista Paint Mossy log is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Ruskin Room Green by 4.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 2.52 Ruskin Room Green and Mossy log
LIGHTESTMossy log LRV 40.0
DARKESTRuskin Room Green LRV 35.7
SPREAD4.3LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Ruskin Room Green Mossy log
Brand Sherwin-Williams Vista Paint
Code SW 0042 7792
Hex #ACA17D #AEA57D
Light reflectance 35.7 40.0
Undertone yellow yellow
Chroma 20.3 22.2
Hue angle 95.1° 98.2°
Color family tan tan

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