ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 220 and Vista Paint 0597, ΔE 17.25 apart
Farrow & Ball Pitch Blue (220) and Vista Paint Himalaya Sky (0597) measure a delta-E of 17.25 apart. Himalaya Sky is 15.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Himalaya Sky holds more color, chroma 25.4 against 20, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Pitch Blue depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 15.4 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Pitch Blue and Vista Paint Himalaya Sky are delta-E 17.25 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Pitch Blue and Vista Paint Himalaya Sky is delta-E 17.25.
Vista Paint Himalaya Sky is lighter than Farrow & Ball Pitch Blue by 15.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Himalaya Sky carries more color than Farrow & Ball Pitch Blue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Pitch Blue | Himalaya Sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 220 | 0597 |
| Hex | #606D8E | #7C98C3 |
| Light reflectance | 15.4 | 31.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 20.0 | 25.4 |
| Hue angle | 279.7° | 272.0° |
| Color family | blue | blue |