ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy VS-9601 and Vista Paint 7894, ΔE 17.6 apart
Dutch Boy Happy Day (VS-9601) and Vista Paint Sunland Park (7894) measure a delta-E of 17.6 apart. Happy Day is 4.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Happy Day holds more color, chroma 78.1 against 60.7, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Sunland Park depth in Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 59.0 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Happy Day and Vista Paint Sunland Park are delta-E 17.6 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 Sunland Park is delta-E 17.6.
Dutch Boy Happy Day is lighter than Vista Paint Sunland Park by 4.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dutch Boy Happy Day carries more color than Vista Paint Sunland Park - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Happy Day | Sunland Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | VS-9601 | 7894 |
| Hex | #FFCA2C | #FAC759 |
| Light reflectance | 63.7 | 59.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 78.1 | 60.7 |
| Hue angle | 86.1° | 83.7° |
| Color family | orange | orange |