ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6704 and Vista Paint 7854, ΔE 7.81 apart
Sherwin-Williams Hep Green (SW 6704) and Vista Paint September Sun (7854) measure a delta-E of 7.81 apart. September Sun is 4.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Hep Green holds more color, chroma 55.8 against 50, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Hep Green depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 43.6 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Hep Green and Vista Paint September Sun are delta-E 7.81 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Hep Green and Vista Paint September Sun is delta-E 7.81.
Vista Paint September Sun is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Hep Green by 4.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Sherwin-Williams Hep Green carries more color than Vista Paint September Sun - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Hep Green | September Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6704 | 7854 |
| Hex | #C4B146 | #D4B95C |
| Light reflectance | 43.6 | 48.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 55.8 | 50.0 |
| Hue angle | 96.0° | 91.9° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |