ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6389 and Vista Paint 1342, ΔE 4.98 apart
Sherwin-Williams Butternut (SW 6389) and Vista Paint Georgian Yellow (1342) measure a delta-E of 4.98 apart. Butternut is 2.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Georgian Yellow holds more color, chroma 46.1 against 41.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Georgian Yellow depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 35.0 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Butternut and Vista Paint Georgian Yellow are delta-E 4.98 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Butternut and Vista Paint Georgian Yellow is delta-E 4.98.
Sherwin-Williams Butternut is lighter than Vista Paint Georgian Yellow by 2.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Georgian Yellow carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Butternut - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Butternut | Georgian Yellow | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6389 | 1342 |
| Hex | #CC9B5C | #CB9850 |
| Light reflectance | 37.1 | 35.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 41.3 | 46.1 |
| Hue angle | 74.6° | 75.8° |
| Color family | orange | orange |