Comparison

Cosmos vs Calm Tint

Sherwin-Williams SW 6528 and Vista Paint 0645, ΔE 4.02 apart

Sherwin-Williams Cosmos SW 6528 on a wall, hex #8EA9C2
Cosmos Sherwin-Williams SW 6528
Vista Paint Calm Tint 0645 on a wall, hex #91B3CE
Calm Tint Vista Paint 0645
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 4.02Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Sherwin-Williams Cosmos (SW 6528) and Vista Paint Calm Tint (0645) measure a delta-E of 4.02 apart. Calm Tint is 5.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Calm Tint holds more color, chroma 18.2 against 16.2, so it grays out less in dim light. 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.

What is the difference between Sherwin-Williams Cosmos and Vista Paint Calm Tint?

Sherwin-Williams Cosmos and Vista Paint Calm Tint are delta-E 4.02 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Sherwin-Williams Cosmos and Vista Paint Calm Tint?

The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Cosmos and Vista Paint Calm Tint is delta-E 4.02.

Which is lighter, Sherwin-Williams Cosmos or Vista Paint Calm Tint?

Vista Paint Calm Tint is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Cosmos by 5.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 4.02 Cosmos and Calm Tint
LIGHTESTCalm Tint LRV 43.0
DARKESTCosmos LRV 37.9
SPREAD5.1LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Cosmos Calm Tint
Brand Sherwin-Williams Vista Paint
Code SW 6528 0645
Hex #8EA9C2 #91B3CE
Light reflectance 37.9 43.0
Undertone blue blue
Chroma 16.2 18.2
Hue angle 257.3° 253.3°
Color family blue teal

Each on its own

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