ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6909 and Vista Paint 0842, ΔE 14.66 apart
Sherwin-Williams Lemon Twist (SW 6909) and Vista Paint Sunnyside (0842) measure a delta-E of 14.66 apart. Lemon Twist is 4.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Sunnyside holds more color, chroma 78.4 against 64, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Sunnyside depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 67.0 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Lemon Twist and Vista Paint Sunnyside are delta-E 14.66 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Lemon Twist and Vista Paint Sunnyside is delta-E 14.66.
Sherwin-Williams Lemon Twist is lighter than Vista Paint Sunnyside by 4.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Sunnyside carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Lemon Twist - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Lemon Twist | Sunnyside | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Vista Paint |
| Code | SW 6909 | 0842 |
| Hex | #FED95D | #F7D22D |
| Light reflectance | 71.5 | 67.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 64.0 | 78.4 |
| Hue angle | 90.6° | 91.5° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |