ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 223 and Vista Paint AC102, ΔE 16.17 apart
Farrow & Ball Babouche (223) and Vista Paint Mustard Field (AC102) measure a delta-E of 16.17 apart. Babouche is 12.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Mustard Field holds more color, chroma 64.4 against 50.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Mustard Field depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 44.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Babouche and Vista Paint Mustard Field are delta-E 16.17 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 Mustard Field is delta-E 16.17.
Farrow & Ball Babouche is lighter than Vista Paint Mustard Field by 12.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Mustard Field carries more color than Farrow & Ball Babouche - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Babouche | Mustard Field | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 223 | AC102 |
| Hex | #E8C266 | #D8A931 |
| Light reflectance | 56.7 | 44.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 50.8 | 64.4 |
| Hue angle | 86.9° | 84.6° |
| Color family | orange | orange |