ComparisonComparisonDutch Boy VS-9601 and Vista Paint 0842, ΔE 7.58 apart
Dutch Boy Happy Day (VS-9601) and Vista Paint Sunnyside (0842) measure a delta-E of 7.58 apart. Sunnyside is 3.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 78.1 and 78.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Happy Day depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 63.7 rather than matching by name.
Dutch Boy Happy Day and Vista Paint Sunnyside are delta-E 7.58 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 Sunnyside is delta-E 7.58.
Vista Paint Sunnyside is lighter than Dutch Boy Happy Day by 3.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Happy Day | Sunnyside | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dutch Boy | Vista Paint |
| Code | VS-9601 | 0842 |
| Hex | #FFCA2C | #F7D22D |
| Light reflectance | 63.7 | 67.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 78.1 | 78.4 |
| Hue angle | 86.1° | 91.5° |
| Color family | orange | yellow |