ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 294 and Vista Paint 1250, ΔE 19.05 apart
Farrow & Ball Paean Black (294) and Vista Paint True Romance (1250) measure a delta-E of 19.05 apart. True Romance is 3.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. True Romance holds more color, chroma 21.6 against 3.9, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Paean Black reads as a purple cast at hue angle 324.7 degrees, True Romance as a violet at 302.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Paean Black depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 5.9 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Paean Black and Vista Paint True Romance are delta-E 19.05 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Paean Black and Vista Paint True Romance is delta-E 19.05.
Vista Paint True Romance is lighter than Farrow & Ball Paean Black by 3.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint True Romance carries more color than Farrow & Ball Paean Black - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Paean Black | True Romance | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 294 | 1250 |
| Hex | #484348 | #574E70 |
| Light reflectance | 5.9 | 9.0 |
| Undertone | purple cast | violet |
| Chroma | 3.9 | 21.6 |
| Hue angle | 324.7° | 302.5° |
| Color family | black | blue |