ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 74 and Vista Paint 7877, ΔE 19.6 apart
Farrow & Ball Citron (74) and Vista Paint Golden Rattan (7877) measure a delta-E of 19.6 apart. Citron is 29.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Golden Rattan holds more color, chroma 49.9 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 Rattan depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 34.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Citron and Vista Paint Golden Rattan are delta-E 19.6 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 Rattan is delta-E 19.6.
Farrow & Ball Citron is lighter than Vista Paint Golden Rattan by 29.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Golden Rattan carries more color than Farrow & Ball Citron - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Citron | Golden Rattan | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 74 | 7877 |
| Hex | #EDCE82 | #C79C47 |
| Light reflectance | 63.8 | 34.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 41.7 | 49.9 |
| Hue angle | 88.6° | 82.2° |
| Color family | orange | orange |