Comparison

Ionian vs Emerald Accent

Sherwin-Williams SW 6754 and Vista Paint 7509, ΔE 8.18 apart

Sherwin-Williams Ionian SW 6754 on a wall, hex #368976
Ionian Sherwin-Williams SW 6754
Vista Paint Emerald Accent 7509 on a wall, hex #167567
Emerald Accent Vista Paint 7509
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 8.18Not even close. Pick the one you actually want.

Sherwin-Williams Ionian (SW 6754) and Vista Paint Emerald Accent (7509) measure a delta-E of 8.18 apart. Ionian is 7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 30.1 and 29.8. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Emerald Accent depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 13.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Sherwin-Williams Ionian and Vista Paint Emerald Accent?

Sherwin-Williams Ionian and Vista Paint Emerald Accent are delta-E 8.18 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 Ionian and Vista Paint Emerald Accent?

The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Ionian and Vista Paint Emerald Accent is delta-E 8.18.

Which is lighter, Sherwin-Williams Ionian or Vista Paint Emerald Accent?

Sherwin-Williams Ionian is lighter than Vista Paint Emerald Accent by 7 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 8.18 Ionian and Emerald Accent
LIGHTESTIonian LRV 20.0
DARKESTEmerald Accent LRV 13.0
SPREAD7LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Ionian Emerald Accent
Brand Sherwin-Williams Vista Paint
Code SW 6754 7509
Hex #368976 #167567
Light reflectance 20.0 13.0
Undertone green green
Chroma 30.1 29.8
Hue angle 174.8° 179.7°
Color family teal teal

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