ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 9015 and Vista Paint 0827, ΔE 5.65 apart
Sherwin-Williams They call it Mellow (SW 9015) and Vista Paint Ray of Light (0827) measure a delta-E of 5.65 apart. Ray of Light is 6.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 26.8 and 26.9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the They call it Mellow depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 79.1 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams They call it Mellow and Vista Paint Ray of Light are delta-E 5.65 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams They call it Mellow and Vista Paint Ray of Light is delta-E 5.65.
Vista Paint Ray of Light is lighter than Sherwin-Williams They call it Mellow by 6.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| They call it Mellow | Ray of Light | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 9015 | 0827 |
| Hex | #FBE4B3 | #FAEFBB |
| Light reflectance | 79.1 | 86.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 26.8 | 26.9 |
| Hue angle | 88.5° | 99.0° |
| Color family | orange | yellow |