ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6842 and Vista Paint 1159, ΔE 5.48 apart
Sherwin-Williams Forward Fuchsia (SW 6842) and Vista Paint Bridesmaid (1159) measure a delta-E of 5.48 apart. Bridesmaid is 2.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Bridesmaid holds more color, chroma 45.9 against 43.4, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Forward Fuchsia depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 9.3 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Forward Fuchsia and Vista Paint Bridesmaid are delta-E 5.48 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Forward Fuchsia and Vista Paint Bridesmaid is delta-E 5.48.
Vista Paint Bridesmaid is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Forward Fuchsia by 2.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Forward Fuchsia | Bridesmaid | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6842 | 1159 |
| Hex | #92345B | #A33D65 |
| Light reflectance | 9.3 | 12.0 |
| Undertone | pink | pink |
| Chroma | 43.4 | 45.9 |
| Hue angle | 357.1° | 358.5° |
| Color family | pink | pink |