Sherwin-Williams SW 6885 and Vista Paint AC114, ΔE 7.2 apart
Sherwin-Williams Knockout Orange (SW 6885) and Vista Paint Light My Fire (AC114) measure a delta-E of 7.2 apart. Light My Fire is 3.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Light My Fire holds more color, chroma 68.9 against 62.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Knockout Orange depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 27.7 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Knockout Orange and Vista Paint Light My Fire are delta-E 7.2 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Knockout Orange and Vista Paint Light My Fire is delta-E 7.2.
Vista Paint Light My Fire is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Knockout Orange by 3.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Light My Fire carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Knockout Orange - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Knockout Orange | Light My Fire | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6885 | AC114 |
| Hex | #E16F3E | #F1723C |
| Light reflectance | 27.7 | 31.0 |
| Undertone | red | red |
| Chroma | 62.3 | 68.9 |
| Hue angle | 48.8° | 48.6° |
| Color family | orange | orange |