Sherwin-Williams SW 6697 and Vista Paint AC102, ΔE 8.11 apart
Sherwin-Williams Nugget (SW 6697) and Vista Paint Mustard Field (AC102) measure a delta-E of 8.11 apart. Nugget is 2.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Mustard Field holds more color, chroma 64.4 against 56.7, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Mustard Field depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 44.0 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Nugget and Vista Paint Mustard Field are delta-E 8.11 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Nugget and Vista Paint Mustard Field is delta-E 8.11.
Sherwin-Williams Nugget is lighter than Vista Paint Mustard Field by 2.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Mustard Field carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Nugget - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Nugget | Mustard Field | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6697 | AC102 |
| Hex | #DBB04A | #D8A931 |
| Light reflectance | 46.4 | 44.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 56.7 | 64.4 |
| Hue angle | 85.1° | 84.6° |
| Color family | orange | orange |