ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 223 and Vista Paint 7854, ΔE 6.16 apart
Farrow & Ball Babouche (223) and Vista Paint September Sun (7854) measure a delta-E of 6.16 apart. Babouche is 8.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 50.8 and 50. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the September Sun depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 48.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Babouche and Vista Paint September Sun are delta-E 6.16 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Babouche and Vista Paint September Sun is delta-E 6.16.
Farrow & Ball Babouche is lighter than Vista Paint September Sun by 8.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Babouche | September Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 223 | 7854 |
| Hex | #E8C266 | #D4B95C |
| Light reflectance | 56.7 | 48.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 50.8 | 50.0 |
| Hue angle | 86.9° | 91.9° |
| Color family | orange | yellow |