ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 218 and Vista Paint 7854, ΔE 15.65 apart
Farrow & Ball Yellow Ground (218) and Vista Paint September Sun (7854) measure a delta-E of 15.65 apart. Yellow Ground is 15 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. September Sun holds more color, chroma 50 against 37.3, so it grays out less in dim light. 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 Yellow Ground and Vista Paint September Sun are delta-E 15.65 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Yellow Ground and Vista Paint September Sun is delta-E 15.65.
Farrow & Ball Yellow Ground is lighter than Vista Paint September Sun by 15 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint September Sun carries more color than Farrow & Ball Yellow Ground - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Yellow Ground | September Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 218 | 7854 |
| Hex | #EDCC8A | #D4B95C |
| Light reflectance | 63.0 | 48.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 37.3 | 50.0 |
| Hue angle | 85.6° | 91.9° |
| Color family | orange | yellow |