Comparison

Grassland vs Fernwood

Sherwin-Williams SW 6163 and Vista Paint 8402, ΔE 3.71 apart

Sherwin-Williams Grassland SW 6163 on a wall, hex #C1BCA7
Grassland Sherwin-Williams SW 6163
Vista Paint Fernwood 8402 on a wall, hex #C4C5B1
Fernwood Vista Paint 8402
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 3.71Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Sherwin-Williams Grassland (SW 6163) and Vista Paint Fernwood (8402) measure a delta-E of 3.71 apart. Fernwood is 2.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 11.4 and 10.6. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Grassland depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 50.1 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Sherwin-Williams Grassland and Vista Paint Fernwood?

Sherwin-Williams Grassland and Vista Paint Fernwood are delta-E 3.71 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Sherwin-Williams Grassland and Vista Paint Fernwood?

The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Grassland and Vista Paint Fernwood is delta-E 3.71.

Which is lighter, Sherwin-Williams Grassland or Vista Paint Fernwood?

Vista Paint Fernwood is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Grassland by 2.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 3.71 Grassland and Fernwood
LIGHTESTFernwood LRV 53.0
DARKESTGrassland LRV 50.1
SPREAD2.9LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Grassland Fernwood
Brand Sherwin-Williams Vista Paint
Code SW 6163 8402
Hex #C1BCA7 #C4C5B1
Light reflectance 50.1 53.0
Undertone yellow undertone yellow undertone
Chroma 11.4 10.6
Hue angle 99.3° 111.3°
Color family tan yellow

Each on its own

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