ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6903 and Vista Paint 7869, ΔE 1.21 apart
Sherwin-Williams Cheerful (SW 6903) and Vista Paint Golden Ray (7869) measure a delta-E of 1.21 apart. Cheerful is 1.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 79.8 and 80.1. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Golden Ray depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 61.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Sherwin-Williams Cheerful and Vista Paint Golden Ray are delta-E 1.21 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Cheerful and Vista Paint Golden Ray is delta-E 1.21.
Sherwin-Williams Cheerful is lighter than Vista Paint Golden Ray by 1.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Cheerful | Golden Ray | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6903 | 7869 |
| Hex | #FFC723 | #FFC923 |
| Light reflectance | 62.6 | 61.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 79.8 | 80.1 |
| Hue angle | 85.2° | 86.0° |
| Color family | orange | orange |