Comparison

Cheerful vs Sunnyside

Sherwin-Williams SW 6903 and Vista Paint 0842, ΔE 9.09 apart

Sherwin-Williams Cheerful SW 6903 on a wall, hex #FFC723
Cheerful Sherwin-Williams SW 6903
Vista Paint Sunnyside 0842 on a wall, hex #F7D22D
Sunnyside Vista Paint 0842
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 9.09Not even close. Pick the one you actually want.

Sherwin-Williams Cheerful (SW 6903) and Vista Paint Sunnyside (0842) measure a delta-E of 9.09 apart. Sunnyside is 4.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 79.8 and 78.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Cheerful depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 62.6 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Sherwin-Williams Cheerful and Vista Paint Sunnyside?

Sherwin-Williams Cheerful and Vista Paint Sunnyside are delta-E 9.09 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Sherwin-Williams Cheerful and Vista Paint Sunnyside?

The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Cheerful and Vista Paint Sunnyside is delta-E 9.09.

Which is lighter, Sherwin-Williams Cheerful or Vista Paint Sunnyside?

Vista Paint Sunnyside is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Cheerful by 4.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 9.09 Cheerful and Sunnyside
LIGHTESTSunnyside LRV 67.0
DARKESTCheerful LRV 62.6
SPREAD4.4LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Cheerful Sunnyside
Brand Sherwin-Williams Vista Paint
Code SW 6903 0842
Hex #FFC723 #F7D22D
Light reflectance 62.6 67.0
Undertone yellow yellow
Chroma 79.8 78.4
Hue angle 85.2° 91.5°
Color family orange yellow

Each on its own

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