ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy VS-9601 and Vista Paint AC102, ΔE 18.34 apart
Dutch Boy Happy Day (VS-9601) and Vista Paint Mustard Field (AC102) measure a delta-E of 18.34 apart. Happy Day is 19.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Happy Day holds more color, chroma 78.1 against 64.4, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Mustard Field depth in Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 44.0 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Happy Day and Vista Paint Mustard Field are delta-E 18.34 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 Mustard Field is delta-E 18.34.
Dutch Boy Happy Day is lighter than Vista Paint Mustard Field by 19.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dutch Boy Happy Day carries more color than Vista Paint Mustard Field - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Happy Day | Mustard Field | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | VS-9601 | AC102 |
| Hex | #FFCA2C | #D8A931 |
| Light reflectance | 63.7 | 44.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 78.1 | 64.4 |
| Hue angle | 86.1° | 84.6° |
| Color family | orange | orange |