ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6902 and Vista Paint 7942, ΔE 8.82 apart
Sherwin-Williams Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) and Vista Paint Goldfinch (7942) measure a delta-E of 8.82 apart. Decisive Yellow is 3.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Goldfinch holds more color, chroma 71.4 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 Goldfinch depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 61.0 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Decisive Yellow and Vista Paint Goldfinch are delta-E 8.82 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 Goldfinch is delta-E 8.82.
Sherwin-Williams Decisive Yellow is lighter than Vista Paint Goldfinch by 3.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Goldfinch carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Decisive Yellow - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Decisive Yellow | Goldfinch | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6902 | 7942 |
| Hex | #FDCC4E | #FFBE3C |
| Light reflectance | 64.8 | 61.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 66.8 | 71.4 |
| Hue angle | 85.9° | 80.3° |
| Color family | orange | orange |