ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6507 and Vista Paint 7344, ΔE 6.81 apart
Sherwin-Williams Resolute Blue (SW 6507) and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue (7344) measure a delta-E of 6.81 apart. Gaugin's Blue is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Gaugin's Blue holds more color, chroma 22.1 against 17.6, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Resolute Blue depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 40.0 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Resolute Blue and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue are delta-E 6.81 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Resolute Blue and Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue is delta-E 6.81.
Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Resolute Blue by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Gaugin's Blue carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Resolute Blue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Resolute Blue | Gaugin's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6507 | 7344 |
| Hex | #85B0C4 | #87B4D4 |
| Light reflectance | 40.0 | 43.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 17.6 | 22.1 |
| Hue angle | 237.2° | 251.3° |
| Color family | teal | teal |