ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 74 and Vista Paint 7917, ΔE 33.73 apart
Farrow & Ball Citron (74) and Vista Paint Golden Autumn (7917) measure a delta-E of 33.73 apart. Citron is 20.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Golden Autumn holds more color, chroma 70.2 against 41.7, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Golden Autumn depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 43.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Citron and Vista Paint Golden Autumn are delta-E 33.73 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Citron and Vista Paint Golden Autumn is delta-E 33.73.
Farrow & Ball Citron is lighter than Vista Paint Golden Autumn by 20.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Golden Autumn carries more color than Farrow & Ball Citron - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Citron | Golden Autumn | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 74 | 7917 |
| Hex | #EDCE82 | #F2A32F |
| Light reflectance | 63.8 | 43.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 41.7 | 70.2 |
| Hue angle | 88.6° | 73.2° |
| Color family | orange | orange |