ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 214 and Vista Paint 7509, ΔE 27.53 apart
Farrow & Ball Arsenic (214) and Vista Paint Emerald Accent (7509) measure a delta-E of 27.53 apart. Arsenic is 26.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Emerald Accent holds more color, chroma 29.8 against 22.1, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Emerald Accent depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 13.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Arsenic and Vista Paint Emerald Accent are delta-E 27.53 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Arsenic and Vista Paint Emerald Accent is delta-E 27.53.
Farrow & Ball Arsenic is lighter than Vista Paint Emerald Accent by 26.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Emerald Accent carries more color than Farrow & Ball Arsenic - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Arsenic | Emerald Accent | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 214 | 7509 |
| Hex | #83B49D | #167567 |
| Light reflectance | 39.9 | 13.0 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 22.1 | 29.8 |
| Hue angle | 162.8° | 179.7° |
| Color family | teal | teal |