ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 223 and Sherwin-Williams SW 9017, ΔE 14.2 apart
Farrow & Ball Babouche (223) and Sherwin-Williams Sunny Veranda (SW 9017) measure a delta-E of 14.2 apart. Sunny Veranda is 19.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Babouche holds more color, chroma 50.8 against 40.6, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Babouche depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 56.7 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Babouche and Sherwin-Williams Sunny Veranda are delta-E 14.2 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 Sherwin-Williams Sunny Veranda is delta-E 14.2.
Sherwin-Williams Sunny Veranda is lighter than Farrow & Ball Babouche by 19.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Farrow & Ball Babouche carries more color than Sherwin-Williams Sunny Veranda - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Babouche | Sunny Veranda | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 223 | SW 9017 |
| Hex | #E8C266 | #FEDF94 |
| Light reflectance | 56.7 | 76.3 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 50.8 | 40.6 |
| Hue angle | 86.9° | 88.9° |
| Color family | orange | orange |