ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 223 and Vista Paint 0851, ΔE 30.73 apart
Farrow & Ball Babouche (223) and Vista Paint Happy Face (0851) measure a delta-E of 30.73 apart. Happy Face is 13.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Happy Face holds more color, chroma 80.8 against 50.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Babouche depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 56.7 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Babouche and Vista Paint Happy Face are delta-E 30.73 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Babouche and Vista Paint Happy Face is delta-E 30.73.
Vista Paint Happy Face is lighter than Farrow & Ball Babouche by 13.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Happy Face carries more color than Farrow & Ball Babouche - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Babouche | Happy Face | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 223 | 0851 |
| Hex | #E8C266 | #FFD328 |
| Light reflectance | 56.7 | 70.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 50.8 | 80.8 |
| Hue angle | 86.9° | 89.5° |
| Color family | orange | orange |