ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 16 and Vista Paint 0296, ΔE 5.92 apart
Farrow & Ball Cord (16) and Vista Paint Only Yesterday (0296) measure a delta-E of 5.92 apart. Cord is 6.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Only Yesterday holds more color, chroma 22.4 against 19.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Only Yesterday depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 48.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Cord and Vista Paint Only Yesterday are delta-E 5.92 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Cord and Vista Paint Only Yesterday is delta-E 5.92.
Farrow & Ball Cord is lighter than Vista Paint Only Yesterday by 6.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Only Yesterday carries more color than Farrow & Ball Cord - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Cord | Only Yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 16 | 0296 |
| Hex | #D1C19F | #C9B38D |
| Light reflectance | 54.2 | 48.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 19.2 | 22.4 |
| Hue angle | 89.1° | 84.5° |
| Color family | tan | tan |