ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6755 and Vista Paint AC155, ΔE 9.6 apart
Sherwin-Williams Starboard (SW 6755) and Vista Paint Emerald Lights (AC155) measure a delta-E of 9.6 apart. Emerald Lights is 2.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Starboard holds more color, chroma 35.4 against 27.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Starboard depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 10.9 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Starboard and Vista Paint Emerald Lights are delta-E 9.6 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Starboard and Vista Paint Emerald Lights is delta-E 9.6.
Vista Paint Emerald Lights is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Starboard by 2.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Sherwin-Williams Starboard carries more color than Vista Paint Emerald Lights - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Starboard | Emerald Lights | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6755 | AC155 |
| Hex | #016C4F | #386D50 |
| Light reflectance | 10.9 | 13.0 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 35.4 | 27.3 |
| Hue angle | 165.5° | 156.6° |
| Color family | teal | green |