ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6761 and Vista Paint 7509, ΔE 9.48 apart
Sherwin-Williams Thermal Spring (SW 6761) and Vista Paint Emerald Accent (7509) measure a delta-E of 9.48 apart. Thermal Spring is 8.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Emerald Accent holds more color, chroma 29.8 against 27.7, so it grays out less in dim light. 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.
Sherwin-Williams Thermal Spring and Vista Paint Emerald Accent are delta-E 9.48 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Thermal Spring and Vista Paint Emerald Accent is delta-E 9.48.
Sherwin-Williams Thermal Spring is lighter than Vista Paint Emerald Accent by 8.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Thermal Spring | Emerald Accent | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6761 | 7509 |
| Hex | #3B8C80 | #167567 |
| Light reflectance | 21.1 | 13.0 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 27.7 | 29.8 |
| Hue angle | 182.1° | 179.7° |
| Color family | teal | teal |