ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 9038 and Vista Paint 7687, ΔE 5.33 apart
Sherwin-Williams Cucuzza Verde (SW 9038) and Vista Paint Cedar Lake (7687) measure a delta-E of 5.33 apart. Cucuzza Verde is 4.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Cucuzza Verde holds more color, chroma 26.5 against 21.6, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Cedar Lake depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 30.0 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Cucuzza Verde and Vista Paint Cedar Lake are delta-E 5.33 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Cucuzza Verde and Vista Paint Cedar Lake is delta-E 5.33.
Sherwin-Williams Cucuzza Verde is lighter than Vista Paint Cedar Lake by 4.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Sherwin-Williams Cucuzza Verde carries more color than Vista Paint Cedar Lake - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Cucuzza Verde | Cedar Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 9038 | 7687 |
| Hex | #9BA373 | #979C75 |
| Light reflectance | 34.4 | 30.0 |
| Undertone | yellow-green | yellow-green |
| Chroma | 26.5 | 21.6 |
| Hue angle | 114.6° | 113.3° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |