ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 37 and Vista Paint 0905, ΔE 9.26 apart
Farrow & Ball Hay (37) and Vista Paint Egyptian Gold (0905) measure a delta-E of 9.26 apart. Egyptian Gold is 2.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Egyptian Gold holds more color, chroma 33.8 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 Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 56.5 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Hay and Vista Paint Egyptian Gold are delta-E 9.26 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 Egyptian Gold is delta-E 9.26.
Vista Paint Egyptian Gold is lighter than Farrow & Ball Hay by 2.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Egyptian Gold carries more color than Farrow & Ball Hay - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Hay | Egyptian Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 37 | 0905 |
| Hex | #D9C497 | #E7C38A |
| Light reflectance | 56.5 | 59.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 25.3 | 33.8 |
| Hue angle | 88.4° | 81.2° |
| Color family | orange | orange |