ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 74 and Vista Paint 1342, ΔE 20.54 apart
Farrow & Ball Citron (74) and Vista Paint Georgian Yellow (1342) measure a delta-E of 20.54 apart. Citron is 28.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Georgian Yellow holds more color, chroma 46.1 against 41.7, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Georgian Yellow depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 35.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Citron and Vista Paint Georgian Yellow are delta-E 20.54 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 Georgian Yellow is delta-E 20.54.
Farrow & Ball Citron is lighter than Vista Paint Georgian Yellow by 28.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Georgian Yellow carries more color than Farrow & Ball Citron - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Citron | Georgian Yellow | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 74 | 1342 |
| Hex | #EDCE82 | #CB9850 |
| Light reflectance | 63.8 | 35.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 41.7 | 46.1 |
| Hue angle | 88.6° | 75.8° |
| Color family | orange | orange |