ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6902 and Vista Paint 0842, ΔE 13.62 apart
Sherwin-Williams Decisive Yellow (SW 6902) and Vista Paint Sunnyside (0842) measure a delta-E of 13.62 apart. Sunnyside is 2.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Sunnyside holds more color, chroma 78.4 against 66.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Decisive Yellow depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 64.8 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Decisive Yellow and Vista Paint Sunnyside are delta-E 13.62 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Decisive Yellow and Vista Paint Sunnyside is delta-E 13.62.
Vista Paint Sunnyside is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Decisive Yellow by 2.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Sunnyside carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Decisive Yellow - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Decisive Yellow | Sunnyside | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6902 | 0842 |
| Hex | #FDCC4E | #F7D22D |
| Light reflectance | 64.8 | 67.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 66.8 | 78.4 |
| Hue angle | 85.9° | 91.5° |
| Color family | orange | yellow |