Comparison

Starboard vs Hill and Vale

Sherwin-Williams SW 6755 and Vista Paint AC156, ΔE 9.37 apart

Sherwin-Williams Starboard SW 6755 on a wall, hex #016C4F
Starboard Sherwin-Williams SW 6755
Vista Paint Hill and Vale AC156 on a wall, hex #3A7550
Hill and Vale Vista Paint AC156
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 9.37Not even close. Pick the one you actually want.

Sherwin-Williams Starboard (SW 6755) and Vista Paint Hill and Vale (AC156) measure a delta-E of 9.37 apart. Hill and Vale is 3.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Starboard holds more color, chroma 35.4 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 Starboard depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 10.9 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Sherwin-Williams Starboard and Vista Paint Hill and Vale?

Sherwin-Williams Starboard and Vista Paint Hill and Vale are delta-E 9.37 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Sherwin-Williams Starboard and Vista Paint Hill and Vale?

The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Starboard and Vista Paint Hill and Vale is delta-E 9.37.

Which is lighter, Sherwin-Williams Starboard or Vista Paint Hill and Vale?

Vista Paint Hill and Vale is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Starboard by 3.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).

Which is more saturated, Sherwin-Williams Starboard or Vista Paint Hill and Vale?

Sherwin-Williams Starboard carries more color than Vista Paint Hill and Vale - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 9.37 Starboard and Hill and Vale
LIGHTESTHill and Vale LRV 14.0
DARKESTStarboard LRV 10.9
SPREAD3.1LRV points

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measured values
Starboard Hill and Vale
Brand Sherwin-Williams Vista Paint
Code SW 6755 AC156
Hex #016C4F #3A7550
Light reflectance 10.9 14.0
Undertone green green
Chroma 35.4 31.9
Hue angle 165.5° 152.7°
Color family teal green

Each on its own

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