ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6201 and Vista Paint 8430, ΔE 2.64 apart
Sherwin-Williams Thunderous (SW 6201) and Vista Paint Rock of Ages (8430) measure a delta-E of 2.64 apart. They sit within 1.1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 5.9 and 6.8. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Thunderous depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 14.9 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Sherwin-Williams Thunderous and Vista Paint Rock of Ages are delta-E 2.64 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Thunderous and Vista Paint Rock of Ages is delta-E 2.64.
Vista Paint Rock of Ages is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Thunderous by 1.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Thunderous | Rock of Ages | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6201 | 8430 |
| Hex | #6D6C62 | #757065 |
| Light reflectance | 14.9 | 16.0 |
| Undertone | yellow cast | yellow cast |
| Chroma | 5.9 | 6.8 |
| Hue angle | 105.2° | 91.1° |
| Color family | gray | gray |