ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6915 and Vista Paint 0837, ΔE 10.94 apart
Sherwin-Williams Citronella (SW 6915) and Vista Paint Fresh Scent (0837) measure a delta-E of 10.94 apart. Fresh Scent is 16.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 72.9 and 73.8. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Citronella depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 41.3 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Citronella and Vista Paint Fresh Scent are delta-E 10.94 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Citronella and Vista Paint Fresh Scent is delta-E 10.94.
Vista Paint Fresh Scent is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Citronella by 16.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Citronella | Fresh Scent | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6915 | 0837 |
| Hex | #CBA901 | #F0C32F |
| Light reflectance | 41.3 | 58.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 72.9 | 73.8 |
| Hue angle | 90.5° | 87.9° |
| Color family | yellow | orange |