Sherwin-Williams SW 6903 and Vista Paint 0842, ΔE 9.09 apart
Sherwin-Williams Cheerful (SW 6903) and Vista Paint Sunnyside (0842) measure a delta-E of 9.09 apart. Sunnyside is 4.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 79.8 and 78.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Cheerful depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 62.6 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Cheerful and Vista Paint Sunnyside are delta-E 9.09 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Cheerful and Vista Paint Sunnyside is delta-E 9.09.
Vista Paint Sunnyside is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Cheerful by 4.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Cheerful | Sunnyside | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6903 | 0842 |
| Hex | #FFC723 | #F7D22D |
| Light reflectance | 62.6 | 67.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 79.8 | 78.4 |
| Hue angle | 85.2° | 91.5° |
| Color family | orange | yellow |