ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 218 and Vista Paint AC102, ΔE 29.63 apart
Farrow & Ball Yellow Ground (218) and Vista Paint Mustard Field (AC102) measure a delta-E of 29.63 apart. Yellow Ground is 19 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Mustard Field holds more color, chroma 64.4 against 37.3, 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 Yellow Ground and Vista Paint Mustard Field are delta-E 29.63 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Yellow Ground and Vista Paint Mustard Field is delta-E 29.63.
Farrow & Ball Yellow Ground is lighter than Vista Paint Mustard Field by 19 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Mustard Field carries more color than Farrow & Ball Yellow Ground - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Yellow Ground | Mustard Field | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 218 | AC102 |
| Hex | #EDCC8A | #D8A931 |
| Light reflectance | 63.0 | 44.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 37.3 | 64.4 |
| Hue angle | 85.6° | 84.6° |
| Color family | orange | orange |