ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6902 and Vista Paint 0837, ΔE 8.26 apart
Sherwin-Williams Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) and Vista Paint Fresh Scent (0837) measure a delta-E of 8.26 apart. Decisive Yellow is 6.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Fresh Scent holds more color, chroma 73.8 against 66.8, 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 Decisive Yellow and Vista Paint Fresh Scent are delta-E 8.26 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Decisive Yellow and Vista Paint Fresh Scent is delta-E 8.26.
Sherwin-Williams Decisive Yellow is lighter than Vista Paint Fresh Scent by 6.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Fresh Scent carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Decisive Yellow - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Decisive Yellow | Fresh Scent | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6902 | 0837 |
| Hex | #FDCC4E | #F0C32F |
| Light reflectance | 64.8 | 58.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 66.8 | 73.8 |
| Hue angle | 85.9° | 87.9° |
| Color family | orange | orange |