ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 74 and Vista Paint 7951, ΔE 19.3 apart
Farrow & Ball Citron (74) and Vista Paint Orange Spark (7951) measure a delta-E of 19.3 apart. Citron is 4.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Orange Spark holds more color, chroma 57.1 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 Orange Spark depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 59.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Citron and Vista Paint Orange Spark are delta-E 19.3 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 Orange Spark is delta-E 19.3.
Farrow & Ball Citron is lighter than Vista Paint Orange Spark by 4.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Orange Spark carries more color than Farrow & Ball Citron - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Citron | Orange Spark | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 74 | 7951 |
| Hex | #EDCE82 | #FFBD60 |
| Light reflectance | 63.8 | 59.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 41.7 | 57.1 |
| Hue angle | 88.6° | 75.4° |
| Color family | orange | orange |