ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6921 and Vista Paint 7742, ΔE 14.69 apart
Sherwin-Williams Electric Lime (SW 6921) and Vista Paint Burst of Lime (7742) measure a delta-E of 14.69 apart. Burst of Lime is 12.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Electric Lime holds more color, chroma 71.8 against 61.4, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Electric Lime reads as a yellow-green at hue angle 114.5 degrees, Burst of Lime as a yellow at 110.7. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Electric Lime depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 42.3 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Electric Lime and Vista Paint Burst of Lime are delta-E 14.69 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Electric Lime and Vista Paint Burst of Lime is delta-E 14.69.
Vista Paint Burst of Lime is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Electric Lime by 12.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Sherwin-Williams Electric Lime carries more color than Vista Paint Burst of Lime - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Electric Lime | Burst of Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6921 | 7742 |
| Hex | #9ABA25 | #C1D056 |
| Light reflectance | 42.3 | 55.0 |
| Undertone | yellow-green | yellow |
| Chroma | 71.8 | 61.4 |
| Hue angle | 114.5° | 110.7° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |