ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6528 and Vista Paint 0616, ΔE 7.35 apart
Sherwin-Williams Cosmos (SW 6528) and Vista Paint Bluette (0616) measure a delta-E of 7.35 apart. Bluette is 12.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 16.2 and 16.6. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Cosmos depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 37.9 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Cosmos and Vista Paint Bluette are delta-E 7.35 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Cosmos and Vista Paint Bluette is delta-E 7.35.
Vista Paint Bluette is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Cosmos by 12.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Cosmos | Bluette | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6528 | 0616 |
| Hex | #8EA9C2 | #A1BDD7 |
| Light reflectance | 37.9 | 50.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 16.2 | 16.6 |
| Hue angle | 257.3° | 257.1° |
| Color family | blue | blue |