Comparison

Sky Fall vs Gaugin's Blue

Sherwin-Williams SW 9049 and Vista Paint 7344, ΔE 8.56 apart

Sherwin-Williams Sky Fall SW 9049 on a wall, hex #89C6DF
Sky Fall Sherwin-Williams SW 9049
Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue 7344 on a wall, hex #87B4D4
Gaugin's Blue Vista Paint 7344
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 8.56Not even close. Pick the one you actually want.

Sherwin-Williams Sky Fall (SW 9049) and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue (7344) measure a delta-E of 8.56 apart. Sky Fall is 7.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 22.9 and 22.1. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Gaugin's Blue depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 43.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Sherwin-Williams Sky Fall and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue?

Sherwin-Williams Sky Fall and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue are delta-E 8.56 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Sherwin-Williams Sky Fall and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue?

The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Sky Fall and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue is delta-E 8.56.

Which is lighter, Sherwin-Williams Sky Fall or Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue?

Sherwin-Williams Sky Fall is lighter than Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue by 7.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 8.56 Sky Fall and Gaugin's Blue
LIGHTESTSky Fall LRV 50.8
DARKESTGaugin's Blue LRV 43.0
SPREAD7.8LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Sky Fall Gaugin's Blue
Brand Sherwin-Williams Vista Paint
Code SW 9049 7344
Hex #89C6DF #87B4D4
Light reflectance 50.8 43.0
Undertone blue blue
Chroma 22.9 22.1
Hue angle 234.5° 251.3°
Color family teal teal

Each on its own

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