Comparison

Goldenrod vs Sunnyside

Dunn-Edwards DEA120 and Vista Paint 0842, ΔE 6.95 apart

Dunn-Edwards Goldenrod DEA120 on a wall, hex #FDCB18
Goldenrod Dunn-Edwards DEA120
Vista Paint Sunnyside 0842 on a wall, hex #F7D22D
Sunnyside Vista Paint 0842
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 6.95Not even close. Pick the one you actually want.

Dunn-Edwards Goldenrod (DEA120) and Vista Paint Sunnyside (0842) measure a delta-E of 6.95 apart. Sunnyside is 3.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Goldenrod holds more color, chroma 82.2 against 78.4, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Goldenrod depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 63.7 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Dunn-Edwards Goldenrod and Vista Paint Sunnyside?

Dunn-Edwards Goldenrod and Vista Paint Sunnyside are delta-E 6.95 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Dunn-Edwards Goldenrod and Vista Paint Sunnyside?

The measured color distance between Dunn-Edwards Goldenrod and Vista Paint Sunnyside is delta-E 6.95.

Which is lighter, Dunn-Edwards Goldenrod or Vista Paint Sunnyside?

Vista Paint Sunnyside is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Goldenrod by 3.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).

Which is more saturated, Dunn-Edwards Goldenrod or Vista Paint Sunnyside?

Dunn-Edwards Goldenrod carries more color than Vista Paint Sunnyside - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 6.95 Goldenrod and Sunnyside
LIGHTESTSunnyside LRV 67.0
DARKESTGoldenrod LRV 63.7
SPREAD3.3LRV points

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measured values
Goldenrod Sunnyside
Brand Dunn-Edwards Vista Paint
Code DEA120 0842
Hex #FDCB18 #F7D22D
Light reflectance 63.7 67.0
Undertone yellow yellow
Chroma 82.2 78.4
Hue angle 87.5° 91.5°
Color family orange yellow

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