ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6677 and Vista Paint 7942, ΔE 10.8 apart
Sherwin-Williams Goldenrod (SW 6677) and Vista Paint Goldfinch (7942) measure a delta-E of 10.8 apart. Goldfinch is 10.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Goldfinch holds more color, chroma 71.4 against 62.9, 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 50.1 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Goldenrod and Vista Paint Goldfinch are delta-E 10.8 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Goldenrod and Vista Paint Goldfinch is delta-E 10.8.
Vista Paint Goldfinch is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Goldenrod by 10.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Goldfinch carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Goldenrod - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Goldenrod | Goldfinch | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6677 | 7942 |
| Hex | #F2AF46 | #FFBE3C |
| Light reflectance | 50.1 | 61.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 62.9 | 71.4 |
| Hue angle | 76.3° | 80.3° |
| Color family | orange | orange |