ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6907 and Vista Paint 0842, ΔE 10.09 apart
Sherwin-Williams Forsythia (SW 6907) and Vista Paint Sunnyside (0842) measure a delta-E of 10.09 apart. Sunnyside is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Forsythia holds more color, chroma 84.6 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 Forsythia depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 63.0 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Forsythia and Vista Paint Sunnyside are delta-E 10.09 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Forsythia and Vista Paint Sunnyside is delta-E 10.09.
Vista Paint Sunnyside is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Forsythia by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Sherwin-Williams Forsythia carries more color than Vista Paint Sunnyside - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Forsythia | Sunnyside | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6907 | 0842 |
| Hex | #FFC801 | #F7D22D |
| Light reflectance | 63.0 | 67.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 84.6 | 78.4 |
| Hue angle | 86.1° | 91.5° |
| Color family | orange | yellow |