ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 223 and Vista Paint 1032, ΔE 34.69 apart
Farrow & Ball Babouche (223) and Vista Paint Boredom Buster (1032) measure a delta-E of 34.69 apart. Babouche is 14.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Boredom Buster holds more color, chroma 59.5 against 50.8, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Babouche reads as a yellow at hue angle 86.9 degrees, Boredom Buster as a orange at 52.7. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Boredom Buster depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 42.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Babouche and Vista Paint Boredom Buster are delta-E 34.69 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 Vista Paint Boredom Buster is delta-E 34.69.
Farrow & Ball Babouche is lighter than Vista Paint Boredom Buster by 14.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Boredom Buster carries more color than Farrow & Ball Babouche - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Babouche | Boredom Buster | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 223 | 1032 |
| Hex | #E8C266 | #FD9158 |
| Light reflectance | 56.7 | 42.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | orange |
| Chroma | 50.8 | 59.5 |
| Hue angle | 86.9° | 52.7° |
| Color family | orange | orange |