ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6924 and Vista Paint AC159, ΔE 18.47 apart
Sherwin-Williams Direct Green (SW 6924) and Vista Paint lots of Lime (AC159) measure a delta-E of 18.47 apart. Direct Green is 14.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 61.8 and 62. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the lots of Lime depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 5.0 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Direct Green and Vista Paint lots of Lime are delta-E 18.47 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Direct Green and Vista Paint lots of Lime is delta-E 18.47.
Sherwin-Williams Direct Green is lighter than Vista Paint lots of Lime by 14.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Direct Green | lots of Lime | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6924 | AC159 |
| Hex | #3F8A24 | #7FAB37 |
| Light reflectance | 19.3 | 5.0 |
| Undertone | yellow-green | yellow-green |
| Chroma | 61.8 | 62.0 |
| Hue angle | 133.2° | 121.8° |
| Color family | green | green |