Comparison

Velvety Chestnut vs Reuben Ridge

Sherwin-Williams SW 9079 and Vista Paint 8648, ΔE 3.77 apart

Sherwin-Williams Velvety Chestnut SW 9079 on a wall, hex #A2877D
Velvety Chestnut Sherwin-Williams SW 9079
Vista Paint Reuben Ridge 8648 on a wall, hex #AB9187
Reuben Ridge Vista Paint 8648
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 3.77Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Sherwin-Williams Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) and Vista Paint Reuben Ridge (8648) measure a delta-E of 3.77 apart. Reuben Ridge is 2.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 12.6 and 12.1. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Velvety Chestnut depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 26.5 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Sherwin-Williams Velvety Chestnut and Vista Paint Reuben Ridge?

Sherwin-Williams Velvety Chestnut and Vista Paint Reuben Ridge are delta-E 3.77 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 Velvety Chestnut and Vista Paint Reuben Ridge?

The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Velvety Chestnut and Vista Paint Reuben Ridge is delta-E 3.77.

Which is lighter, Sherwin-Williams Velvety Chestnut or Vista Paint Reuben Ridge?

Vista Paint Reuben Ridge is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Velvety Chestnut by 2.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 3.77 Velvety Chestnut and Reuben Ridge
LIGHTESTReuben Ridge LRV 29.0
DARKESTVelvety Chestnut LRV 26.5
SPREAD2.5LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Velvety Chestnut Reuben Ridge
Brand Sherwin-Williams Vista Paint
Code SW 9079 8648
Hex #A2877D #AB9187
Light reflectance 26.5 29.0
Undertone red undertone red undertone
Chroma 12.6 12.1
Hue angle 46.8° 47.7°
Color family orange orange

Each on its own

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