ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 37 and Vista Paint 0868, ΔE 7.77 apart
Farrow & Ball Hay (37) and Vista Paint Shortcake (0868) measure a delta-E of 7.77 apart. Shortcake is 14.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 25.3 and 24.6. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Hay depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 56.5 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Hay and Vista Paint Shortcake are delta-E 7.77 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Hay and Vista Paint Shortcake is delta-E 7.77.
Vista Paint Shortcake is lighter than Farrow & Ball Hay by 14.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Hay | Shortcake | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 37 | 0868 |
| Hex | #D9C497 | #EDDAAD |
| Light reflectance | 56.5 | 71.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 25.3 | 24.6 |
| Hue angle | 88.4° | 90.5° |
| Color family | orange | tan |