Comparison

Softer Tan vs Yarmouth Oyster

Sherwin-Williams SW 6141 and Vista Paint H0105, ΔE 0.65 apart

Sherwin-Williams Softer Tan SW 6141 on a wall, hex #DACAB2
Softer Tan Sherwin-Williams SW 6141
Vista Paint Yarmouth Oyster H0105 on a wall, hex #D9C9B0
Yarmouth Oyster Vista Paint H0105
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 0.65Same color. Buy the cheaper one.

Sherwin-Williams Softer Tan (SW 6141) and Vista Paint Yarmouth Oyster (H0105) measure a delta-E of 0.65 apart. They sit within 0.8 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 14.1 and 14.6. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Softer Tan depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 60.2 rather than matching by name.

Is Sherwin-Williams Softer Tan the same color as Vista Paint Yarmouth Oyster?

Yes, by measurement - Sherwin-Williams Softer Tan and Vista Paint Yarmouth Oyster are only delta-E 0.65 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.

What is the delta-E between Sherwin-Williams Softer Tan and Vista Paint Yarmouth Oyster?

The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Softer Tan and Vista Paint Yarmouth Oyster is delta-E 0.65.

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 0.65 Softer Tan and Yarmouth Oyster
LIGHTESTYarmouth Oyster LRV 61.0
DARKESTSofter Tan LRV 60.2
SPREAD0.8LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Softer Tan Yarmouth Oyster
Brand Sherwin-Williams Vista Paint
Code SW 6141 H0105
Hex #DACAB2 #D9C9B0
Light reflectance 60.2 61.0
Undertone yellow yellow
Chroma 14.1 14.6
Hue angle 83.0° 83.9°
Color family tan tan

Each on its own

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