ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 74 and Vista Paint 0851, ΔE 39.13 apart
Farrow & Ball Citron (74) and Vista Paint Happy Face (0851) measure a delta-E of 39.13 apart. Happy Face is 6.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Happy Face holds more color, chroma 80.8 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 Citron depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 63.8 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Citron and Vista Paint Happy Face are delta-E 39.13 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 Happy Face is delta-E 39.13.
Vista Paint Happy Face is lighter than Farrow & Ball Citron by 6.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Happy Face carries more color than Farrow & Ball Citron - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Citron | Happy Face | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 74 | 0851 |
| Hex | #EDCE82 | #FFD328 |
| Light reflectance | 63.8 | 70.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 41.7 | 80.8 |
| Hue angle | 88.6° | 89.5° |
| Color family | orange | orange |