Comparison

Deep Maroon vs Kung Fu

Sherwin-Williams SW 0072 and Vista Paint 0109, ΔE 2.53 apart

Sherwin-Williams Deep Maroon SW 0072 on a wall, hex #623F45
Deep Maroon Sherwin-Williams SW 0072
Vista Paint Kung Fu 0109 on a wall, hex #67454A
Kung Fu Vista Paint 0109
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 2.53Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

Sherwin-Williams Deep Maroon (SW 0072) and Vista Paint Kung Fu (0109) measure a delta-E of 2.53 apart. They sit within 1.4 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 16.4 and 15.7. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Deep Maroon depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 6.6 rather than matching by name.

Is Sherwin-Williams Deep Maroon the same color as Vista Paint Kung Fu?

Not quite, but close - Sherwin-Williams Deep Maroon and Vista Paint Kung Fu are delta-E 2.53 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

What is the delta-E between Sherwin-Williams Deep Maroon and Vista Paint Kung Fu?

The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Deep Maroon and Vista Paint Kung Fu is delta-E 2.53.

Which is lighter, Sherwin-Williams Deep Maroon or Vista Paint Kung Fu?

Vista Paint Kung Fu is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Deep Maroon by 1.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 2.53 Deep Maroon and Kung Fu
LIGHTESTKung Fu LRV 8.0
DARKESTDeep Maroon LRV 6.6
SPREAD1.4LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Deep Maroon Kung Fu
Brand Sherwin-Williams Vista Paint
Code SW 0072 0109
Hex #623F45 #67454A
Light reflectance 6.6 8.0
Undertone pink pink
Chroma 16.4 15.7
Hue angle 9.2° 10.8°
Color family black black

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