ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6866 and Vista Paint 1082, ΔE 7.98 apart
Sherwin-Williams Heartthrob (SW 6866) and Vista Paint Tropical Heat (1082) measure a delta-E of 7.98 apart. Tropical Heat is 5.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Tropical Heat holds more color, chroma 58.5 against 56.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Heartthrob depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 10.6 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Heartthrob and Vista Paint Tropical Heat are delta-E 7.98 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Heartthrob and Vista Paint Tropical Heat is delta-E 7.98.
Vista Paint Tropical Heat is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Heartthrob by 5.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Heartthrob | Tropical Heat | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6866 | 1082 |
| Hex | #A82E33 | #C24044 |
| Light reflectance | 10.6 | 16.0 |
| Undertone | red | red |
| Chroma | 56.3 | 58.5 |
| Hue angle | 28.3° | 27.3° |
| Color family | red | red |