ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 2008 and Vista Paint OW137, ΔE 0.7 apart
Farrow & Ball Dimity (2008) and Vista Paint Bare Necessity (OW137) measure a delta-E of 0.7 apart. They sit within 1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 8 and 7.3. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Dimity depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 76.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Farrow & Ball Dimity and Vista Paint Bare Necessity are only delta-E 0.7 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Dimity and Vista Paint Bare Necessity is delta-E 0.7.
Vista Paint Bare Necessity is lighter than Farrow & Ball Dimity by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Dimity | Bare Necessity | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 2008 | OW137 |
| Hex | #EAE1D3 | #EAE2D5 |
| Light reflectance | 76.0 | 77.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 8.0 | 7.3 |
| Hue angle | 84.9° | 85.9° |
| Color family | tan | tan |