ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 254 and Vista Paint 1236, ΔE 13.89 apart
Farrow & Ball Pelt (254) and Vista Paint Sunset Serenade (1236) measure a delta-E of 13.89 apart. Sunset Serenade is 2.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Sunset Serenade holds more color, chroma 21 against 8.8, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Pelt reads as a purple undertone at hue angle 334.7 degrees, Sunset Serenade as a violet at 316.2. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Pelt depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 6.7 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Pelt and Vista Paint Sunset Serenade are delta-E 13.89 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Pelt and Vista Paint Sunset Serenade is delta-E 13.89.
Vista Paint Sunset Serenade is lighter than Farrow & Ball Pelt by 2.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Sunset Serenade carries more color than Farrow & Ball Pelt - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Pelt | Sunset Serenade | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 254 | 1236 |
| Hex | #53454F | #624D6C |
| Light reflectance | 6.7 | 9.0 |
| Undertone | purple undertone | violet |
| Chroma | 8.8 | 21.0 |
| Hue angle | 334.7° | 316.2° |
| Color family | black | purple |