ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 37 and Sherwin-Williams SW 1666, ΔE 14.48 apart
Farrow & Ball Hay (37) and Sherwin-Williams Venetian Yellow (SW 1666) measure a delta-E of 14.48 apart. Venetian Yellow is 20.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Venetian Yellow holds more color, chroma 34.8 against 25.3, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Hay depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 56.5 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Hay and Sherwin-Williams Venetian Yellow are delta-E 14.48 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 Sherwin-Williams Venetian Yellow is delta-E 14.48.
Sherwin-Williams Venetian Yellow is lighter than Farrow & Ball Hay by 20.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Sherwin-Williams Venetian Yellow carries more color than Farrow & Ball Hay - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Hay | Venetian Yellow | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 37 | SW 1666 |
| Hex | #D9C497 | #F6E3A1 |
| Light reflectance | 56.5 | 77.4 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 25.3 | 34.8 |
| Hue angle | 88.4° | 94.8° |
| Color family | orange | yellow |