Comparison

Autumnal vs Gates of Gold

Sherwin-Williams SW 6361 and Vista Paint 0997, ΔE 4.57 apart

Sherwin-Williams Autumnal SW 6361 on a wall, hex #CD8C5D
Autumnal Sherwin-Williams SW 6361
Vista Paint Gates of Gold 0997 on a wall, hex #CF9561
Gates of Gold Vista Paint 0997
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 4.57Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Sherwin-Williams Autumnal (SW 6361) and Vista Paint Gates of Gold (0997) measure a delta-E of 4.57 apart. Gates of Gold is 3.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 40.1 and 39.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Autumnal depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 32.7 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Sherwin-Williams Autumnal and Vista Paint Gates of Gold?

Sherwin-Williams Autumnal and Vista Paint Gates of Gold are delta-E 4.57 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 Autumnal and Vista Paint Gates of Gold?

The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Autumnal and Vista Paint Gates of Gold is delta-E 4.57.

Which is lighter, Sherwin-Williams Autumnal or Vista Paint Gates of Gold?

Vista Paint Gates of Gold is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Autumnal by 3.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 4.57 Autumnal and Gates of Gold
LIGHTESTGates of Gold LRV 36.0
DARKESTAutumnal LRV 32.7
SPREAD3.3LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Autumnal Gates of Gold
Brand Sherwin-Williams Vista Paint
Code SW 6361 0997
Hex #CD8C5D #CF9561
Light reflectance 32.7 36.0
Undertone orange orange
Chroma 40.1 39.3
Hue angle 60.6° 66.1°
Color family orange orange

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