Comparison

Irresistible vs Lilacs in Spring

Sherwin-Williams SW 6562 and Vista Paint 1182, ΔE 7 apart

Sherwin-Williams Irresistible SW 6562 on a wall, hex #E3C0CF
Irresistible Sherwin-Williams SW 6562
Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring 1182 on a wall, hex #E7CFE4
Lilacs in Spring Vista Paint 1182
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 7Not even close. Pick the one you actually want.

Sherwin-Williams Irresistible (SW 6562) and Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring (1182) measure a delta-E of 7 apart. Lilacs in Spring is 8.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 15.2 and 14. The undertones part company: Irresistible reads as a pink at hue angle 349.1 degrees, Lilacs in Spring as a purple at 328.6. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Irresistible depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 58.6 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Sherwin-Williams Irresistible and Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring?

Sherwin-Williams Irresistible and Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring are delta-E 7 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 Irresistible and Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring?

The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Irresistible and Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring is delta-E 7.

Which is lighter, Sherwin-Williams Irresistible or Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring?

Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Irresistible by 8.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 7 Irresistible and Lilacs in Spring
LIGHTESTLilacs in Spring LRV 67.0
DARKESTIrresistible LRV 58.6
SPREAD8.4LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Irresistible Lilacs in Spring
Brand Sherwin-Williams Vista Paint
Code SW 6562 1182
Hex #E3C0CF #E7CFE4
Light reflectance 58.6 67.0
Undertone pink purple
Chroma 15.2 14.0
Hue angle 349.1° 328.6°
Color family pink pink

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