ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 0029 and Vista Paint 0407, ΔE 5.55 apart
Sherwin-Williams Acanthus (SW 0029) and Vista Paint Vapor (0407) measure a delta-E of 5.55 apart. Acanthus is 5.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Vapor holds more color, chroma 17.6 against 13.2, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Acanthus reads as a yellow undertone at hue angle 109.0 degrees, Vapor as a yellow-green at 112.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Vapor depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 55.0 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Acanthus and Vista Paint Vapor are delta-E 5.55 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Acanthus and Vista Paint Vapor is delta-E 5.55.
Sherwin-Williams Acanthus is lighter than Vista Paint Vapor by 5.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Vapor carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Acanthus - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Acanthus | Vapor | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 0029 | 0407 |
| Hex | #CDCDB4 | #C2C5A4 |
| Light reflectance | 60.1 | 55.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow-green |
| Chroma | 13.2 | 17.6 |
| Hue angle | 109.0° | 112.4° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |