ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6686 and Vista Paint 7771, ΔE 6.34 apart
Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) and Vista Paint Soft Shamrock (7771) measure a delta-E of 6.34 apart. Soft Shamrock is 2.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Lemon Chiffon holds more color, chroma 22 against 18.4, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Lemon Chiffon depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 79.3 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon and Vista Paint Soft Shamrock are delta-E 6.34 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon and Vista Paint Soft Shamrock is delta-E 6.34.
Vista Paint Soft Shamrock is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon by 2.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon carries more color than Vista Paint Soft Shamrock - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Lemon Chiffon | Soft Shamrock | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6686 | 7771 |
| Hex | #F5E5BC | #F2EFCB |
| Light reflectance | 79.3 | 82.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 22.0 | 18.4 |
| Hue angle | 92.2° | 105.2° |
| Color family | tan | yellow |