ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 51 and Vista Paint 7774, ΔE 33.2 apart
Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow (51) and Vista Paint Wow (7774) measure a delta-E of 33.2 apart. Wow is 14.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Wow holds more color, chroma 65.3 against 36.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Sudbury Yellow depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 48.8 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow and Vista Paint Wow are delta-E 33.2 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow and Vista Paint Wow is delta-E 33.2.
Vista Paint Wow is lighter than Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow by 14.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Wow carries more color than Farrow & Ball Sudbury Yellow - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Sudbury Yellow | Wow | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 51 | 7774 |
| Hex | #D7B576 | #DED551 |
| Light reflectance | 48.8 | 63.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 36.8 | 65.3 |
| Hue angle | 83.7° | 101.1° |
| Color family | orange | yellow |