Comparison

String vs Only Yesterday

Farrow & Ball 8 and Vista Paint 0296, ΔE 10.48 apart

Farrow & Ball String 8 on a wall, hex #D8CBAE
String Farrow & Ball 8
Vista Paint Only Yesterday 0296 on a wall, hex #C9B38D
Only Yesterday Vista Paint 0296
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 10.48Not even close. Pick the one you actually want.

Farrow & Ball String (8) and Vista Paint Only Yesterday (0296) measure a delta-E of 10.48 apart. String is 12.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Only Yesterday holds more color, chroma 22.4 against 16.1, 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.

What is the difference between Farrow & Ball String and Vista Paint Only Yesterday?

Farrow & Ball String and Vista Paint Only Yesterday are delta-E 10.48 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Farrow & Ball String and Vista Paint Only Yesterday?

The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball String and Vista Paint Only Yesterday is delta-E 10.48.

Which is lighter, Farrow & Ball String or Vista Paint Only Yesterday?

Farrow & Ball String is lighter than Vista Paint Only Yesterday by 12.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).

Which is more saturated, Farrow & Ball String or Vista Paint Only Yesterday?

Vista Paint Only Yesterday carries more color than Farrow & Ball String - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 10.48 String and Only Yesterday
LIGHTESTString LRV 60.4
DARKESTOnly Yesterday LRV 48.0
SPREAD12.4LRV points

Side by side

measured values
String Only Yesterday
Brand Farrow & Ball Vista Paint
Code 8 0296
Hex #D8CBAE #C9B38D
Light reflectance 60.4 48.0
Undertone yellow yellow
Chroma 16.1 22.4
Hue angle 90.5° 84.5°
Color family tan tan

Each on its own

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