ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6905 and Vista Paint 7942, ΔE 11.25 apart
Sherwin-Williams Goldfinch (SW 6905) and Vista Paint Goldfinch (7942) measure a delta-E of 11.25 apart. Goldfinch is 6.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Goldfinch holds more color, chroma 82.4 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 Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 54.8 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Goldfinch and Vista Paint Goldfinch are delta-E 11.25 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Goldfinch and Vista Paint Goldfinch is delta-E 11.25.
Vista Paint Goldfinch is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Goldfinch by 6.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Sherwin-Williams Goldfinch carries more color than Vista Paint Goldfinch - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Goldfinch | Goldfinch | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6905 | 7942 |
| Hex | #FDB702 | #FFBE3C |
| Light reflectance | 54.8 | 61.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 82.4 | 71.4 |
| Hue angle | 80.4° | 80.3° |
| Color family | orange | orange |