ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6762 and Vista Paint 7509, ΔE 3.2 apart
Sherwin-Williams Poseidon (SW 6762) and Vista Paint Emerald Accent (7509) measure a delta-E of 3.2 apart. Emerald Accent is 1.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 29.8 and 29.8. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Poseidon depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 11.3 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Poseidon and Vista Paint Emerald Accent are delta-E 3.2 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Poseidon and Vista Paint Emerald Accent is delta-E 3.2.
Vista Paint Emerald Accent is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Poseidon by 1.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Poseidon | Emerald Accent | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6762 | 7509 |
| Hex | #016D60 | #167567 |
| Light reflectance | 11.3 | 13.0 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 29.8 | 29.8 |
| Hue angle | 180.5° | 179.7° |
| Color family | teal | teal |