ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 223 and Vista Paint 1345, ΔE 24.85 apart
Farrow & Ball Babouche (223) and Vista Paint Farmhouse Ochre (1345) measure a delta-E of 24.85 apart. Babouche is 20.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Babouche holds more color, chroma 50.8 against 45.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Farmhouse Ochre depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 36.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Babouche and Vista Paint Farmhouse Ochre are delta-E 24.85 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Babouche and Vista Paint Farmhouse Ochre is delta-E 24.85.
Farrow & Ball Babouche is lighter than Vista Paint Farmhouse Ochre by 20.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Farrow & Ball Babouche carries more color than Vista Paint Farmhouse Ochre - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Babouche | Farmhouse Ochre | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 223 | 1345 |
| Hex | #E8C266 | #B78340 |
| Light reflectance | 56.7 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 50.8 | 45.2 |
| Hue angle | 86.9° | 73.2° |
| Color family | orange | orange |