ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6663 and Vista Paint 7974, ΔE 13.55 apart
Sherwin-Williams Saffron Thread (SW 6663) and Vista Paint Tangelo Anna (7974) measure a delta-E of 13.55 apart. Tangelo Anna is 6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Tangelo Anna holds more color, chroma 63 against 52.6, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Saffron Thread depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 39.0 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Saffron Thread and Vista Paint Tangelo Anna are delta-E 13.55 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Saffron Thread and Vista Paint Tangelo Anna is delta-E 13.55.
Vista Paint Tangelo Anna is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Saffron Thread by 6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Tangelo Anna carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Saffron Thread - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Saffron Thread | Tangelo Anna | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6663 | 7974 |
| Hex | #DF984E | #FF9C4E |
| Light reflectance | 39.0 | 45.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 52.6 | 63.0 |
| Hue angle | 68.1° | 61.0° |
| Color family | orange | orange |