ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6831 and Vista Paint 1256, ΔE 7.4 apart
Sherwin-Williams Clematis (SW 6831) and Vista Paint Plum Preserve (1256) measure a delta-E of 7.4 apart. Plum Preserve is 5.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 30.5 and 31.8. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Clematis depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 15.9 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Clematis and Vista Paint Plum Preserve are delta-E 7.4 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Clematis and Vista Paint Plum Preserve is delta-E 7.4.
Vista Paint Plum Preserve is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Clematis by 5.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Clematis | Plum Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6831 | 1256 |
| Hex | #7E6596 | #8275AB |
| Light reflectance | 15.9 | 21.0 |
| Undertone | violet | violet |
| Chroma | 30.5 | 31.8 |
| Hue angle | 311.0° | 302.0° |
| Color family | purple | blue |