Comparison

Starboard vs Emerald Lights

Sherwin-Williams SW 6755 and Vista Paint AC155, ΔE 9.6 apart

Sherwin-Williams Starboard SW 6755 on a wall, hex #016C4F
Starboard Sherwin-Williams SW 6755
Vista Paint Emerald Lights AC155 on a wall, hex #386D50
Emerald Lights Vista Paint AC155
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 9.6Not even close. Pick the one you actually want.

Sherwin-Williams Starboard (SW 6755) and Vista Paint Emerald Lights (AC155) measure a delta-E of 9.6 apart. Emerald Lights is 2.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Starboard holds more color, chroma 35.4 against 27.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Starboard depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 10.9 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Sherwin-Williams Starboard and Vista Paint Emerald Lights?

Sherwin-Williams Starboard and Vista Paint Emerald Lights are delta-E 9.6 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 Starboard and Vista Paint Emerald Lights?

The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Starboard and Vista Paint Emerald Lights is delta-E 9.6.

Which is lighter, Sherwin-Williams Starboard or Vista Paint Emerald Lights?

Vista Paint Emerald Lights is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Starboard by 2.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).

Which is more saturated, Sherwin-Williams Starboard or Vista Paint Emerald Lights?

Sherwin-Williams Starboard carries more color than Vista Paint Emerald Lights - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 9.6 Starboard and Emerald Lights
LIGHTESTEmerald Lights LRV 13.0
DARKESTStarboard LRV 10.9
SPREAD2.1LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Starboard Emerald Lights
Brand Sherwin-Williams Vista Paint
Code SW 6755 AC155
Hex #016C4F #386D50
Light reflectance 10.9 13.0
Undertone green green
Chroma 35.4 27.3
Hue angle 165.5° 156.6°
Color family teal green

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