ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 7686 and Vista Paint 0979, ΔE 1.58 apart
Sherwin-Williams Hinoki (SW 7686) and Vista Paint Liveliness (0979) measure a delta-E of 1.58 apart. Liveliness is 1.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 22.4 and 22.5. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Hinoki depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 75.1 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Sherwin-Williams Hinoki and Vista Paint Liveliness are delta-E 1.58 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Hinoki and Vista Paint Liveliness is delta-E 1.58.
Vista Paint Liveliness is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Hinoki by 1.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Hinoki | Liveliness | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 7686 | 0979 |
| Hex | #F8DDB7 | #FDDFBA |
| Light reflectance | 75.1 | 77.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 22.4 | 22.5 |
| Hue angle | 80.5° | 77.4° |
| Color family | tan | tan |