ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy VS-9601 and Vista Paint 7829, ΔE 16.35 apart
Dutch Boy Happy Day (VS-9601) and Vista Paint Miss Marigold (7829) measure a delta-E of 16.35 apart. Happy Day is 16.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Happy Day holds more color, chroma 78.1 against 68.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Miss Marigold depth in Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 47.0 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Happy Day and Vista Paint Miss Marigold are delta-E 16.35 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Dutch Boy Happy Day and Vista Paint Miss Marigold is delta-E 16.35.
Dutch Boy Happy Day is lighter than Vista Paint Miss Marigold by 16.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dutch Boy Happy Day carries more color than Vista Paint Miss Marigold - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Happy Day | Miss Marigold | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | VS-9601 | 7829 |
| Hex | #FFCA2C | #D1B42A |
| Light reflectance | 63.7 | 47.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 78.1 | 68.2 |
| Hue angle | 86.1° | 92.6° |
| Color family | orange | yellow |