ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 2849 and Vista Paint 0549, ΔE 2.86 apart
Sherwin-Williams Westchester Gray (SW 2849) and Vista Paint Emu (0549) measure a delta-E of 2.86 apart. They sit within 1.2 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 0.6 and 2.5. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Emu depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 18.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Sherwin-Williams Westchester Gray and Vista Paint Emu are delta-E 2.86 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Westchester Gray and Vista Paint Emu is delta-E 2.86.
Sherwin-Williams Westchester Gray is lighter than Vista Paint Emu by 1.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Westchester Gray | Emu | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 2849 | 0549 |
| Hex | #797978 | #7A7473 |
| Light reflectance | 19.2 | 18.0 |
| Undertone | true neutral | true neutral |
| Chroma | 0.6 | 2.5 |
| Hue angle | 110.3° | 33.0° |
| Color family | gray | gray |