Farrow & Ball 37 and Vista Paint 1010, ΔE 19.55 apart
Farrow & Ball Hay (37) and Vista Paint Peanut Brittle (1010) measure a delta-E of 19.55 apart. Hay is 19.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Peanut Brittle holds more color, chroma 30.4 against 25.3, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Hay reads as a yellow at hue angle 88.4 degrees, Peanut Brittle as a orange at 59.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Peanut Brittle depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 37.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Hay and Vista Paint Peanut Brittle are delta-E 19.55 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Hay and Vista Paint Peanut Brittle is delta-E 19.55.
Farrow & Ball Hay is lighter than Vista Paint Peanut Brittle by 19.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Peanut Brittle carries more color than Farrow & Ball Hay - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Hay | Peanut Brittle | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 37 | 1010 |
| Hex | #D9C497 | #CD9875 |
| Light reflectance | 56.5 | 37.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | orange |
| Chroma | 25.3 | 30.4 |
| Hue angle | 88.4° | 59.4° |
| Color family | orange | orange |