ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6903 and Vista Paint 7942, ΔE 10.84 apart
Sherwin-Williams Cheerful (SW 6903) and Vista Paint Goldfinch (7942) measure a delta-E of 10.84 apart. Cheerful is 1.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Cheerful holds more color, chroma 79.8 against 71.4, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Goldfinch depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 61.0 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Cheerful and Vista Paint Goldfinch are delta-E 10.84 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Cheerful and Vista Paint Goldfinch is delta-E 10.84.
Sherwin-Williams Cheerful is lighter than Vista Paint Goldfinch by 1.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Sherwin-Williams Cheerful carries more color than Vista Paint Goldfinch - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Cheerful | Goldfinch | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6903 | 7942 |
| Hex | #FFC723 | #FFBE3C |
| Light reflectance | 62.6 | 61.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 79.8 | 71.4 |
| Hue angle | 85.2° | 80.3° |
| Color family | orange | orange |