Sherwin-Williams SW 6383 and Vista Paint 1345, ΔE 7.11 apart
Sherwin-Williams Golden Rule (SW 6383) and Vista Paint Farmhouse Ochre (1345) measure a delta-E of 7.11 apart. Farmhouse Ochre is 2.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Golden Rule holds more color, chroma 48.7 against 45.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Golden Rule depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 33.8 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Golden Rule and Vista Paint Farmhouse Ochre are delta-E 7.11 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Golden Rule and Vista Paint Farmhouse Ochre is delta-E 7.11.
Vista Paint Farmhouse Ochre is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Golden Rule by 2.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Sherwin-Williams Golden Rule carries more color than Vista Paint Farmhouse Ochre - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Golden Rule | Farmhouse Ochre | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6383 | 1345 |
| Hex | #CC9249 | #B78340 |
| Light reflectance | 33.8 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 48.7 | 45.2 |
| Hue angle | 72.7° | 73.2° |
| Color family | orange | orange |