ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6911 and Vista Paint 0842, ΔE 8.83 apart
Sherwin-Williams Confident Yellow (SW 6911) and Vista Paint Sunnyside (0842) measure a delta-E of 8.83 apart. Sunnyside is 3.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Confident Yellow holds more color, chroma 84.9 against 78.4, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Confident Yellow depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 63.7 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Confident Yellow and Vista Paint Sunnyside are delta-E 8.83 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Confident Yellow and Vista Paint Sunnyside is delta-E 8.83.
Vista Paint Sunnyside is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Confident Yellow by 3.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Sherwin-Williams Confident Yellow carries more color than Vista Paint Sunnyside - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Confident Yellow | Sunnyside | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6911 | 0842 |
| Hex | #FECB01 | #F7D22D |
| Light reflectance | 63.7 | 67.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 84.9 | 78.4 |
| Hue angle | 87.5° | 91.5° |
| Color family | orange | yellow |