ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy VS-9601 and Vista Paint 7893, ΔE 15.78 apart
Dutch Boy Happy Day (VS-9601) and Vista Paint Devonshire (7893) measure a delta-E of 15.78 apart. Happy Day is 14.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Happy Day holds more color, chroma 78.1 against 67.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Devonshire depth in Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 49.0 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Happy Day and Vista Paint Devonshire are delta-E 15.78 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Happy Day and Vista Paint Devonshire is delta-E 15.78.
Dutch Boy Happy Day is lighter than Vista Paint Devonshire by 14.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dutch Boy Happy Day carries more color than Vista Paint Devonshire - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Happy Day | Devonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | VS-9601 | 7893 |
| Hex | #FFCA2C | #F4B33D |
| Light reflectance | 63.7 | 49.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 78.1 | 67.3 |
| Hue angle | 86.1° | 78.7° |
| Color family | orange | orange |