ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 74 and Vista Paint 0997, ΔE 23.81 apart
Farrow & Ball Citron (74) and Vista Paint Gates of Gold (0997) measure a delta-E of 23.81 apart. Citron is 27.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Citron holds more color, chroma 41.7 against 39.3, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Citron reads as a yellow at hue angle 88.6 degrees, Gates of Gold as a orange at 66.1. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Gates of Gold depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 36.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Citron and Vista Paint Gates of Gold are delta-E 23.81 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Citron and Vista Paint Gates of Gold is delta-E 23.81.
Farrow & Ball Citron is lighter than Vista Paint Gates of Gold by 27.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Citron | Gates of Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 74 | 0997 |
| Hex | #EDCE82 | #CF9561 |
| Light reflectance | 63.8 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | orange |
| Chroma | 41.7 | 39.3 |
| Hue angle | 88.6° | 66.1° |
| Color family | orange | orange |