ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 7645 and Vista Paint 0550, ΔE 5.12 apart
Sherwin-Williams Thunder Gray (SW 7645) and Vista Paint Gargoyle (0550) measure a delta-E of 5.12 apart. Gargoyle is 2.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 4.7 and 5.4. The undertones part company: Thunder Gray reads as a yellow cast at hue angle 87.2 degrees, Gargoyle as a red cast at 46.7. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Thunder Gray depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 8.8 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Thunder Gray and Vista Paint Gargoyle are delta-E 5.12 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Thunder Gray and Vista Paint Gargoyle is delta-E 5.12.
Vista Paint Gargoyle is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Thunder Gray by 2.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Thunder Gray | Gargoyle | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 7645 | 0550 |
| Hex | #57534C | #655A56 |
| Light reflectance | 8.8 | 11.0 |
| Undertone | yellow cast | red cast |
| Chroma | 4.7 | 5.4 |
| Hue angle | 87.2° | 46.7° |
| Color family | black | black |