ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6907 and Vista Paint 0837, ΔE 11.45 apart
Sherwin-Williams Forsythia (SW 6907) and Vista Paint Fresh Scent (0837) measure a delta-E of 11.45 apart. Forsythia is 5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Forsythia holds more color, chroma 84.6 against 73.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Fresh Scent depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 58.0 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Forsythia and Vista Paint Fresh Scent are delta-E 11.45 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Forsythia and Vista Paint Fresh Scent is delta-E 11.45.
Sherwin-Williams Forsythia is lighter than Vista Paint Fresh Scent by 5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Sherwin-Williams Forsythia carries more color than Vista Paint Fresh Scent - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Forsythia | Fresh Scent | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6907 | 0837 |
| Hex | #FFC801 | #F0C32F |
| Light reflectance | 63.0 | 58.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 84.6 | 73.8 |
| Hue angle | 86.1° | 87.9° |
| Color family | orange | orange |