ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 9079 and Vista Paint 8648, ΔE 3.77 apart
Sherwin-Williams Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) and Vista Paint Reuben Ridge (8648) measure a delta-E of 3.77 apart. Reuben Ridge is 2.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 12.6 and 12.1. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Velvety Chestnut depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 26.5 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Velvety Chestnut and Vista Paint Reuben Ridge are delta-E 3.77 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Velvety Chestnut and Vista Paint Reuben Ridge is delta-E 3.77.
Vista Paint Reuben Ridge is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Velvety Chestnut by 2.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Velvety Chestnut | Reuben Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 9079 | 8648 |
| Hex | #A2877D | #AB9187 |
| Light reflectance | 26.5 | 29.0 |
| Undertone | red undertone | red undertone |
| Chroma | 12.6 | 12.1 |
| Hue angle | 46.8° | 47.7° |
| Color family | orange | orange |