ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6740 and Vista Paint AC156, ΔE 8.31 apart
Sherwin-Williams Kilkenny (SW 6740) and Vista Paint Hill and Vale (AC156) measure a delta-E of 8.31 apart. Kilkenny is 4.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Kilkenny holds more color, chroma 36.5 against 31.9, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Hill and Vale depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 14.0 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Kilkenny and Vista Paint Hill and Vale are delta-E 8.31 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Kilkenny and Vista Paint Hill and Vale is delta-E 8.31.
Sherwin-Williams Kilkenny is lighter than Vista Paint Hill and Vale by 4.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Sherwin-Williams Kilkenny carries more color than Vista Paint Hill and Vale - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Kilkenny | Hill and Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6740 | AC156 |
| Hex | #498555 | #3A7550 |
| Light reflectance | 18.9 | 14.0 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 36.5 | 31.9 |
| Hue angle | 146.8° | 152.7° |
| Color family | green | green |