Comparison

Yolk vs Yolk

Benjamin Moore 2023-10 and Vista Paint 0844, ΔE 1.6 apart

Benjamin Moore Yolk 2023-10 on a wall, hex #ECC900
Yolk Benjamin Moore 2023-10
Vista Paint Yolk 0844 on a wall, hex #EDC80C
Yolk Vista Paint 0844
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 1.6Twins, almost. Only daylight on a big wall tells them apart.

Benjamin Moore Yolk (2023-10) and Vista Paint Yolk (0844) measure a delta-E of 1.6 apart. Yolk is 6.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 82.6 and 81.4. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Yolk depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 53.6 rather than matching by name.

Is Benjamin Moore Yolk the same color as Vista Paint Yolk?

Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Yolk and Vista Paint Yolk are delta-E 1.6 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

What is the delta-E between Benjamin Moore Yolk and Vista Paint Yolk?

The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Yolk and Vista Paint Yolk is delta-E 1.6.

Which is lighter, Benjamin Moore Yolk or Vista Paint Yolk?

Vista Paint Yolk is lighter than Benjamin Moore Yolk by 6.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 1.6 Yolk and Yolk
LIGHTESTYolk LRV 60.0
DARKESTYolk LRV 53.6
SPREAD6.4LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Yolk Yolk
Brand Benjamin Moore Vista Paint
Code 2023-10 0844
Hex #ECC900 #EDC80C
Light reflectance 53.6 60.0
Undertone yellow yellow
Chroma 82.6 81.4
Hue angle 92.0° 91.3°
Color family yellow yellow

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