ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6987 and Vista Paint 0717, ΔE 7.13 apart
Sherwin-Williams Jitterbug Jade (SW 6987) and Vista Paint Tropical Tale (0717) measure a delta-E of 7.13 apart. Tropical Tale is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Jitterbug Jade holds more color, chroma 48.9 against 43.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Jitterbug Jade depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 25.0 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Jitterbug Jade and Vista Paint Tropical Tale are delta-E 7.13 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Jitterbug Jade and Vista Paint Tropical Tale is delta-E 7.13.
Vista Paint Tropical Tale is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Jitterbug Jade by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Sherwin-Williams Jitterbug Jade carries more color than Vista Paint Tropical Tale - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Jitterbug Jade | Tropical Tale | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6987 | 0717 |
| Hex | #019D6E | #40A374 |
| Light reflectance | 25.0 | 29.0 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 48.9 | 43.2 |
| Hue angle | 162.2° | 158.3° |
| Color family | teal | green |