ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 223 and Vista Paint 0912, ΔE 12.19 apart
Farrow & Ball Babouche (223) and Vista Paint Tropical Dream (0912) measure a delta-E of 12.19 apart. Babouche is 3.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Babouche holds more color, chroma 50.8 against 40.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Tropical Dream depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 53.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Babouche and Vista Paint Tropical Dream are delta-E 12.19 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 Tropical Dream is delta-E 12.19.
Farrow & Ball Babouche is lighter than Vista Paint Tropical Dream by 3.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Farrow & Ball Babouche carries more color than Vista Paint Tropical Dream - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Babouche | Tropical Dream | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 223 | 0912 |
| Hex | #E8C266 | #E5B875 |
| Light reflectance | 56.7 | 53.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 50.8 | 40.8 |
| Hue angle | 86.9° | 78.7° |
| Color family | orange | orange |