ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6973 and Vista Paint 1241, ΔE 8.99 apart
Sherwin-Williams Free Spirit (SW 6973) and Vista Paint Grape Illusion (1241) measure a delta-E of 8.99 apart. Free Spirit is 5.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Grape Illusion holds more color, chroma 25.2 against 19.4, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Grape Illusion depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 43.0 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Free Spirit and Vista Paint Grape Illusion are delta-E 8.99 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Free Spirit and Vista Paint Grape Illusion is delta-E 8.99.
Sherwin-Williams Free Spirit is lighter than Vista Paint Grape Illusion by 5.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Grape Illusion carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Free Spirit - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Free Spirit | Grape Illusion | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6973 | 1241 |
| Hex | #CAB2D2 | #B6A8D5 |
| Light reflectance | 48.9 | 43.0 |
| Undertone | violet | violet |
| Chroma | 19.4 | 25.2 |
| Hue angle | 317.9° | 303.5° |
| Color family | purple | blue |