ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 68 and Vista Paint 0868, ΔE 3.97 apart
Farrow & Ball Dorset Cream (68) and Vista Paint Shortcake (0868) measure a delta-E of 3.97 apart. Shortcake is 5.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 25.7 and 24.6. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Dorset Cream depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 65.1 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Dorset Cream and Vista Paint Shortcake are delta-E 3.97 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Dorset Cream and Vista Paint Shortcake is delta-E 3.97.
Vista Paint Shortcake is lighter than Farrow & Ball Dorset Cream by 5.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Dorset Cream | Shortcake | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 68 | 0868 |
| Hex | #E9D0A3 | #EDDAAD |
| Light reflectance | 65.1 | 71.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 25.7 | 24.6 |
| Hue angle | 85.2° | 90.5° |
| Color family | orange | tan |