ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6957 and Vista Paint 7344, ΔE 7.88 apart
Sherwin-Williams Undercool (SW 6957) and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue (7344) measure a delta-E of 7.88 apart. Undercool is 6.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Undercool holds more color, chroma 25.6 against 22.1, so it grays out less in dim light. 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.
Sherwin-Williams Undercool and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue are delta-E 7.88 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Undercool and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue is delta-E 7.88.
Sherwin-Williams Undercool is lighter than Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue by 6.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Sherwin-Williams Undercool carries more color than Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Undercool | Gaugin's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6957 | 7344 |
| Hex | #7FC3E1 | #87B4D4 |
| Light reflectance | 49.1 | 43.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 25.6 | 22.1 |
| Hue angle | 237.7° | 251.3° |
| Color family | teal | teal |