ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6229 and Vista Paint 7485, ΔE 8.93 apart
Sherwin-Williams Tempe Star (SW 6229) and Vista Paint Mountain Mist (7485) measure a delta-E of 8.93 apart. Tempe Star is 2.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Mountain Mist holds more color, chroma 18.1 against 11, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Tempe Star reads as a teal undertone at hue angle 224.8 degrees, Mountain Mist as a teal at 203.2. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Mountain Mist depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 9.0 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Tempe Star and Vista Paint Mountain Mist are delta-E 8.93 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Tempe Star and Vista Paint Mountain Mist is delta-E 8.93.
Sherwin-Williams Tempe Star is lighter than Vista Paint Mountain Mist by 2.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Mountain Mist carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Tempe Star - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Tempe Star | Mountain Mist | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6229 | 7485 |
| Hex | #47626A | #2D6265 |
| Light reflectance | 11.1 | 9.0 |
| Undertone | teal undertone | teal |
| Chroma | 11.0 | 18.1 |
| Hue angle | 224.8° | 203.2° |
| Color family | black | black |