ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6395 and Vista Paint 7877, ΔE 4.9 apart
Sherwin-Williams Alchemy (SW 6395) and Vista Paint Golden Rattan (7877) measure a delta-E of 4.9 apart. Alchemy is 3.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Golden Rattan holds more color, chroma 49.9 against 45.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Golden Rattan depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 34.0 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Alchemy and Vista Paint Golden Rattan are delta-E 4.9 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Alchemy and Vista Paint Golden Rattan is delta-E 4.9.
Sherwin-Williams Alchemy is lighter than Vista Paint Golden Rattan by 3.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Golden Rattan carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Alchemy - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Alchemy | Golden Rattan | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6395 | 7877 |
| Hex | #C99E53 | #C79C47 |
| Light reflectance | 37.5 | 34.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 45.3 | 49.9 |
| Hue angle | 80.6° | 82.2° |
| Color family | orange | orange |