ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6871 and Vista Paint 1082, ΔE 6.92 apart
Sherwin-Williams Positive Red (SW 6871) and Vista Paint Tropical Heat (1082) measure a delta-E of 6.92 apart. Tropical Heat is 5.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 58.7 and 58.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Positive Red depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 10.9 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Positive Red and Vista Paint Tropical Heat are delta-E 6.92 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Positive Red and Vista Paint Tropical Heat is delta-E 6.92.
Vista Paint Tropical Heat is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Positive Red by 5.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Positive Red | Tropical Heat | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6871 | 1082 |
| Hex | #AD2C34 | #C24044 |
| Light reflectance | 10.9 | 16.0 |
| Undertone | red | red |
| Chroma | 58.7 | 58.5 |
| Hue angle | 27.6° | 27.3° |
| Color family | red | red |