ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 0073 and Vista Paint 0799, ΔE 5.44 apart
Sherwin-Williams Chartreuse (SW 0073) and Vista Paint Fire Dance (0799) measure a delta-E of 5.44 apart. Fire Dance is 2.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Chartreuse holds more color, chroma 39.9 against 34.6, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Chartreuse depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 64.1 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Chartreuse and Vista Paint Fire Dance are delta-E 5.44 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Chartreuse and Vista Paint Fire Dance is delta-E 5.44.
Vista Paint Fire Dance is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Chartreuse by 2.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Sherwin-Williams Chartreuse carries more color than Vista Paint Fire Dance - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Chartreuse | Fire Dance | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 0073 | 0799 |
| Hex | #E1D286 | #E1D593 |
| Light reflectance | 64.1 | 67.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 39.9 | 34.6 |
| Hue angle | 97.8° | 99.1° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |