ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6915 and Vista Paint 7829, ΔE 6.46 apart
Sherwin-Williams Citronella (SW 6915) and Vista Paint Miss Marigold (7829) measure a delta-E of 6.46 apart. Miss Marigold is 5.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Citronella holds more color, chroma 72.9 against 68.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Citronella depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 41.3 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Citronella and Vista Paint Miss Marigold are delta-E 6.46 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Citronella and Vista Paint Miss Marigold is delta-E 6.46.
Vista Paint Miss Marigold is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Citronella by 5.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Sherwin-Williams Citronella carries more color than Vista Paint Miss Marigold - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Citronella | Miss Marigold | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6915 | 7829 |
| Hex | #CBA901 | #D1B42A |
| Light reflectance | 41.3 | 47.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 72.9 | 68.2 |
| Hue angle | 90.5° | 92.6° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |