Comparison

Solaria vs Big Bus Yellow

Sherwin-Williams SW 6688 and Vista Paint 0939, ΔE 3.94 apart

Sherwin-Williams Solaria SW 6688 on a wall, hex #F5D68F
Solaria Sherwin-Williams SW 6688
Vista Paint Big Bus Yellow 0939 on a wall, hex #FFD98E
Big Bus Yellow Vista Paint 0939
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 3.94Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Sherwin-Williams Solaria (SW 6688) and Vista Paint Big Bus Yellow (0939) measure a delta-E of 3.94 apart. Big Bus Yellow is 4.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Big Bus Yellow holds more color, chroma 41.9 against 39, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Solaria depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 69.8 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Sherwin-Williams Solaria and Vista Paint Big Bus Yellow?

Sherwin-Williams Solaria and Vista Paint Big Bus Yellow are delta-E 3.94 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Sherwin-Williams Solaria and Vista Paint Big Bus Yellow?

The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Solaria and Vista Paint Big Bus Yellow is delta-E 3.94.

Which is lighter, Sherwin-Williams Solaria or Vista Paint Big Bus Yellow?

Vista Paint Big Bus Yellow is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Solaria by 4.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 3.94 Solaria and Big Bus Yellow
LIGHTESTBig Bus Yellow LRV 74.0
DARKESTSolaria LRV 69.8
SPREAD4.2LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Solaria Big Bus Yellow
Brand Sherwin-Williams Vista Paint
Code SW 6688 0939
Hex #F5D68F #FFD98E
Light reflectance 69.8 74.0
Undertone yellow yellow
Chroma 39.0 41.9
Hue angle 88.0° 85.0°
Color family orange orange

Each on its own

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