ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 37 and Vista Paint 0296, ΔE 6.83 apart
Farrow & Ball Hay (37) and Vista Paint Only Yesterday (0296) measure a delta-E of 6.83 apart. Hay is 8.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Hay holds more color, chroma 25.3 against 22.4, 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 Hay and Vista Paint Only Yesterday are delta-E 6.83 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Hay and Vista Paint Only Yesterday is delta-E 6.83.
Farrow & Ball Hay is lighter than Vista Paint Only Yesterday by 8.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Hay | Only Yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 37 | 0296 |
| Hex | #D9C497 | #C9B38D |
| Light reflectance | 56.5 | 48.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 25.3 | 22.4 |
| Hue angle | 88.4° | 84.5° |
| Color family | orange | tan |