ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 74 and Vista Paint 7957, ΔE 41.24 apart
Farrow & Ball Citron (74) and Vista Paint Monarch Wing (7957) measure a delta-E of 41.24 apart. Citron is 19.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Monarch Wing holds more color, chroma 74 against 41.7, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Citron reads as a yellow at hue angle 88.6 degrees, Monarch Wing as a orange at 64.9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Monarch Wing depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 44.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Citron and Vista Paint Monarch Wing are delta-E 41.24 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 Monarch Wing is delta-E 41.24.
Farrow & Ball Citron is lighter than Vista Paint Monarch Wing by 19.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Monarch Wing carries more color than Farrow & Ball Citron - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Citron | Monarch Wing | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 74 | 7957 |
| Hex | #EDCE82 | #FF982F |
| Light reflectance | 63.8 | 44.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | orange |
| Chroma | 41.7 | 74.0 |
| Hue angle | 88.6° | 64.9° |
| Color family | orange | orange |