ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6390 and Vista Paint 0997, ΔE 5.7 apart
Sherwin-Williams Bosc Pear (SW 6390) and Vista Paint Gates of Gold (0997) measure a delta-E of 5.7 apart. Gates of Gold is 4.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 39.3 and 39.3. The undertones part company: Bosc Pear reads as a yellow at hue angle 73.1 degrees, Gates of Gold as a orange at 66.1. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Bosc Pear depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 31.8 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Bosc Pear and Vista Paint Gates of Gold are delta-E 5.7 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Bosc Pear and Vista Paint Gates of Gold is delta-E 5.7.
Vista Paint Gates of Gold is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Bosc Pear by 4.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Bosc Pear | Gates of Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6390 | 0997 |
| Hex | #C09056 | #CF9561 |
| Light reflectance | 31.8 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | orange |
| Chroma | 39.3 | 39.3 |
| Hue angle | 73.1° | 66.1° |
| Color family | orange | orange |