ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6808 and Vista Paint 0617, ΔE 5.69 apart
Sherwin-Williams Celestial (SW 6808) and Vista Paint John's Blue (0617) measure a delta-E of 5.69 apart. Celestial is 7.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 18 and 18. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the John's Blue depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 36.0 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Celestial and Vista Paint John's Blue are delta-E 5.69 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Celestial and Vista Paint John's Blue is delta-E 5.69.
Sherwin-Williams Celestial is lighter than Vista Paint John's Blue by 7.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Celestial | John's Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6808 | 0617 |
| Hex | #97B3D0 | #87A4C0 |
| Light reflectance | 43.5 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Hue angle | 260.6° | 259.0° |
| Color family | blue | blue |