ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6892 and Vista Paint 7974, ΔE 9.78 apart
Sherwin-Williams Carnival (SW 6892) and Vista Paint Tangelo Anna (7974) measure a delta-E of 9.78 apart. Tangelo Anna is 9.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Carnival holds more color, chroma 69.3 against 63, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Carnival depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 35.6 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Carnival and Vista Paint Tangelo Anna are delta-E 9.78 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Carnival and Vista Paint Tangelo Anna is delta-E 9.78.
Vista Paint Tangelo Anna is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Carnival by 9.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Sherwin-Williams Carnival carries more color than Vista Paint Tangelo Anna - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Carnival | Tangelo Anna | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6892 | 7974 |
| Hex | #EB882C | #FF9C4E |
| Light reflectance | 35.6 | 45.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 69.3 | 63.0 |
| Hue angle | 63.0° | 61.0° |
| Color family | orange | orange |