ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6830 and Vista Paint 1256, ΔE 10.91 apart
Sherwin-Williams Kismet (SW 6830) and Vista Paint Plum Preserve (1256) measure a delta-E of 10.91 apart. Kismet is 8.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Plum Preserve holds more color, chroma 31.8 against 26.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Plum Preserve depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 21.0 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Kismet and Vista Paint Plum Preserve are delta-E 10.91 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Kismet and Vista Paint Plum Preserve is delta-E 10.91.
Sherwin-Williams Kismet is lighter than Vista Paint Plum Preserve by 8.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Plum Preserve carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Kismet - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Kismet | Plum Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6830 | 1256 |
| Hex | #A18AB7 | #8275AB |
| Light reflectance | 29.2 | 21.0 |
| Undertone | violet | violet |
| Chroma | 26.8 | 31.8 |
| Hue angle | 310.6° | 302.0° |
| Color family | purple | blue |