Comparison

Denim vs Honky Tonk Blue

Sherwin-Williams SW 6523 and Vista Paint 0619, ΔE 5.51 apart

Sherwin-Williams Denim SW 6523 on a wall, hex #506B84
Denim Sherwin-Williams SW 6523
Vista Paint Honky Tonk Blue 0619 on a wall, hex #4F6E90
Honky Tonk Blue Vista Paint 0619
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 5.51Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Sherwin-Williams Denim (SW 6523) and Vista Paint Honky Tonk Blue (0619) measure a delta-E of 5.51 apart. They sit within 1.2 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Honky Tonk Blue holds more color, chroma 22.2 against 17.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Denim depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 13.8 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Sherwin-Williams Denim and Vista Paint Honky Tonk Blue?

Sherwin-Williams Denim and Vista Paint Honky Tonk Blue are delta-E 5.51 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 Denim and Vista Paint Honky Tonk Blue?

The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Denim and Vista Paint Honky Tonk Blue is delta-E 5.51.

Which is lighter, Sherwin-Williams Denim or Vista Paint Honky Tonk Blue?

Vista Paint Honky Tonk Blue is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Denim by 1.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).

Which is more saturated, Sherwin-Williams Denim or Vista Paint Honky Tonk Blue?

Vista Paint Honky Tonk Blue carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Denim - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 5.51 Denim and Honky Tonk Blue
LIGHTESTHonky Tonk Blue LRV 15.0
DARKESTDenim LRV 13.8
SPREAD1.2LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Denim Honky Tonk Blue
Brand Sherwin-Williams Vista Paint
Code SW 6523 0619
Hex #506B84 #4F6E90
Light reflectance 13.8 15.0
Undertone blue blue
Chroma 17.3 22.2
Hue angle 259.6° 265.8°
Color family blue blue

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