Comparison

Tony Taupe vs Sedge

Sherwin-Williams SW 7038 and Vista Paint 0226, ΔE 2.66 apart

Sherwin-Williams Tony Taupe SW 7038 on a wall, hex #B1A290
Tony Taupe Sherwin-Williams SW 7038
Vista Paint Sedge 0226 on a wall, hex #B1A793
Sedge Vista Paint 0226
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 2.66Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

Sherwin-Williams Tony Taupe (SW 7038) and Vista Paint Sedge (0226) measure a delta-E of 2.66 apart. Sedge is 2.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 11.6 and 11.6. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Tony Taupe depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 37.2 rather than matching by name.

Is Sherwin-Williams Tony Taupe the same color as Vista Paint Sedge?

Not quite, but close - Sherwin-Williams Tony Taupe and Vista Paint Sedge are delta-E 2.66 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

What is the delta-E between Sherwin-Williams Tony Taupe and Vista Paint Sedge?

The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Tony Taupe and Vista Paint Sedge is delta-E 2.66.

Which is lighter, Sherwin-Williams Tony Taupe or Vista Paint Sedge?

Vista Paint Sedge is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Tony Taupe by 2.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 2.66 Tony Taupe and Sedge
LIGHTESTSedge LRV 40.0
DARKESTTony Taupe LRV 37.2
SPREAD2.8LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Tony Taupe Sedge
Brand Sherwin-Williams Vista Paint
Code SW 7038 0226
Hex #B1A290 #B1A793
Light reflectance 37.2 40.0
Undertone yellow undertone yellow undertone
Chroma 11.6 11.6
Hue angle 77.8° 89.0°
Color family tan tan

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