ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6803 and Vista Paint 7326, ΔE 10.44 apart
Sherwin-Williams Danube (SW 6803) and Vista Paint Soothing Sapphire (7326) measure a delta-E of 10.44 apart. Soothing Sapphire is 5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Soothing Sapphire holds more color, chroma 37.7 against 31.5, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Danube depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 16.0 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Danube and Vista Paint Soothing Sapphire are delta-E 10.44 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Danube and Vista Paint Soothing Sapphire is delta-E 10.44.
Vista Paint Soothing Sapphire is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Danube by 5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Soothing Sapphire carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Danube - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Danube | Soothing Sapphire | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6803 | 7326 |
| Hex | #2377A2 | #2C8BC3 |
| Light reflectance | 16.0 | 21.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 31.5 | 37.7 |
| Hue angle | 252.5° | 257.6° |
| Color family | teal | blue |