ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 2861 and Vista Paint 0367, ΔE 0.78 apart
Sherwin-Williams Avocado (SW 2861) and Vista Paint Chocolate Velvet (0367) measure a delta-E of 0.78 apart. They sit within 0.2 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 18.3 and 18.3. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Chocolate Velvet depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 20.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Sherwin-Williams Avocado and Vista Paint Chocolate Velvet are only delta-E 0.78 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Avocado and Vista Paint Chocolate Velvet is delta-E 0.78.
| Avocado | Chocolate Velvet | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 2861 | 0367 |
| Hex | #857C5D | #837A5B |
| Light reflectance | 20.2 | 20.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 18.3 | 18.3 |
| Hue angle | 95.4° | 95.4° |
| Color family | tan | tan |