ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 9015 and Vista Paint 7857, ΔE 3.09 apart
Sherwin-Williams They call it Mellow (SW 9015) and Vista Paint Honey Heaven (7857) measure a delta-E of 3.09 apart. They call it Mellow is 2.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 26.8 and 27.4. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Honey Heaven depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 77.0 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams They call it Mellow and Vista Paint Honey Heaven are delta-E 3.09 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams They call it Mellow and Vista Paint Honey Heaven is delta-E 3.09.
Sherwin-Williams They call it Mellow is lighter than Vista Paint Honey Heaven by 2.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| They call it Mellow | Honey Heaven | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 9015 | 7857 |
| Hex | #FBE4B3 | #F7E7B3 |
| Light reflectance | 79.1 | 77.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 26.8 | 27.4 |
| Hue angle | 88.5° | 94.9° |
| Color family | orange | yellow |