Comparison

Rose Tan vs Copperfield

Sherwin-Williams SW 0069 and Vista Paint 8608, ΔE 3.78 apart

Sherwin-Williams Rose Tan SW 0069 on a wall, hex #CD9C85
Rose Tan Sherwin-Williams SW 0069
Vista Paint Copperfield 8608 on a wall, hex #D7A390
Copperfield Vista Paint 8608
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 3.78Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Sherwin-Williams Rose Tan (SW 0069) and Vista Paint Copperfield (8608) measure a delta-E of 3.78 apart. Copperfield is 2.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 24.4 and 24. The undertones part company: Rose Tan reads as a orange at hue angle 51.6 degrees, Copperfield as a red at 46.2. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Rose Tan depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 38.3 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Sherwin-Williams Rose Tan and Vista Paint Copperfield?

Sherwin-Williams Rose Tan and Vista Paint Copperfield are delta-E 3.78 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 Rose Tan and Vista Paint Copperfield?

The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Rose Tan and Vista Paint Copperfield is delta-E 3.78.

Which is lighter, Sherwin-Williams Rose Tan or Vista Paint Copperfield?

Vista Paint Copperfield is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Rose Tan by 2.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 3.78 Rose Tan and Copperfield
LIGHTESTCopperfield LRV 41.0
DARKESTRose Tan LRV 38.3
SPREAD2.7LRV points

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measured values
Rose Tan Copperfield
Brand Sherwin-Williams Vista Paint
Code SW 0069 8608
Hex #CD9C85 #D7A390
Light reflectance 38.3 41.0
Undertone orange red
Chroma 24.4 24.0
Hue angle 51.6° 46.2°
Color family tan orange

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