ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 0039 and Vista Paint 0156, ΔE 4.74 apart
Sherwin-Williams Portrait Tone (SW 0039) and Vista Paint Skinny Dip (0156) measure a delta-E of 4.74 apart. Portrait Tone is 3.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Portrait Tone holds more color, chroma 25.3 against 22.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Skinny Dip depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 31.0 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Portrait Tone and Vista Paint Skinny Dip are delta-E 4.74 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Portrait Tone and Vista Paint Skinny Dip is delta-E 4.74.
Sherwin-Williams Portrait Tone is lighter than Vista Paint Skinny Dip by 3.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Portrait Tone | Skinny Dip | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 0039 | 0156 |
| Hex | #C4957A | #B58E73 |
| Light reflectance | 34.6 | 31.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 25.3 | 22.8 |
| Hue angle | 56.4° | 61.3° |
| Color family | orange | tan |