ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6278 and Vista Paint 0514, ΔE 3.92 apart
Sherwin-Williams Cloak Gray (SW 6278) and Vista Paint Thunderstorm (0514) measure a delta-E of 3.92 apart. Thunderstorm is 1.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Thunderstorm holds more color, chroma 5.3 against 3.2, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Cloak Gray reads as a violet cast at hue angle 305.7 degrees, Thunderstorm as a blue cast at 264.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Cloak Gray depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 11.3 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Cloak Gray and Vista Paint Thunderstorm are delta-E 3.92 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Cloak Gray and Vista Paint Thunderstorm is delta-E 3.92.
Vista Paint Thunderstorm is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Cloak Gray by 1.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Cloak Gray | Thunderstorm | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6278 | 0514 |
| Hex | #605E63 | #5D636B |
| Light reflectance | 11.3 | 13.0 |
| Undertone | violet cast | blue cast |
| Chroma | 3.2 | 5.3 |
| Hue angle | 305.7° | 264.5° |
| Color family | black | gray |