ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 9048 and Vista Paint 7408, ΔE 5.8 apart
Sherwin-Williams Surfin' (SW 9048) and Vista Paint Sunrise River (7408) measure a delta-E of 5.8 apart. Surfin' is 5.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Sunrise River holds more color, chroma 30.7 against 25.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Sunrise River depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 41.0 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Surfin' and Vista Paint Sunrise River are delta-E 5.8 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Surfin' and Vista Paint Sunrise River is delta-E 5.8.
Sherwin-Williams Surfin' is lighter than Vista Paint Sunrise River by 5.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Sunrise River carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Surfin' - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Surfin' | Sunrise River | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 9048 | 7408 |
| Hex | #73C0D2 | #59BED6 |
| Light reflectance | 46.2 | 41.0 |
| Undertone | teal | teal |
| Chroma | 25.2 | 30.7 |
| Hue angle | 220.8° | 222.9° |
| Color family | teal | teal |