Comparison

Caramelized vs Peanut Brittle

Sherwin-Williams SW 9186 and Vista Paint 1010, ΔE 5.08 apart

Sherwin-Williams Caramelized SW 9186 on a wall, hex #C29871
Caramelized Sherwin-Williams SW 9186
Vista Paint Peanut Brittle 1010 on a wall, hex #CD9875
Peanut Brittle Vista Paint 1010
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 5.08Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Sherwin-Williams Caramelized (SW 9186) and Vista Paint Peanut Brittle (1010) measure a delta-E of 5.08 apart. Peanut Brittle is 1.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 28.5 and 30.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Caramelized depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 35.3 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Sherwin-Williams Caramelized and Vista Paint Peanut Brittle?

Sherwin-Williams Caramelized and Vista Paint Peanut Brittle are delta-E 5.08 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 Caramelized and Vista Paint Peanut Brittle?

The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Caramelized and Vista Paint Peanut Brittle is delta-E 5.08.

Which is lighter, Sherwin-Williams Caramelized or Vista Paint Peanut Brittle?

Vista Paint Peanut Brittle is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Caramelized by 1.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 5.08 Caramelized and Peanut Brittle
LIGHTESTPeanut Brittle LRV 37.0
DARKESTCaramelized LRV 35.3
SPREAD1.7LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Caramelized Peanut Brittle
Brand Sherwin-Williams Vista Paint
Code SW 9186 1010
Hex #C29871 #CD9875
Light reflectance 35.3 37.0
Undertone orange orange
Chroma 28.5 30.4
Hue angle 68.3° 59.4°
Color family orange orange

Each on its own

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