ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 9020 and Vista Paint 7942, ΔE 11.52 apart
Sherwin-Williams Rayo de Sol (SW 9020) and Vista Paint Goldfinch (7942) measure a delta-E of 11.52 apart. Goldfinch is 1.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Goldfinch holds more color, chroma 71.4 against 61.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Rayo de Sol depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 59.5 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Rayo de Sol and Vista Paint Goldfinch are delta-E 11.52 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Rayo de Sol and Vista Paint Goldfinch is delta-E 11.52.
Vista Paint Goldfinch is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Rayo de Sol by 1.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Goldfinch carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Rayo de Sol - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Rayo de Sol | Goldfinch | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 9020 | 7942 |
| Hex | #F4C454 | #FFBE3C |
| Light reflectance | 59.5 | 61.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 61.2 | 71.4 |
| Hue angle | 84.9° | 80.3° |
| Color family | orange | orange |