ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 296 and Vista Paint 8711, ΔE 12.23 apart
Farrow & Ball Rangwali (296) and Vista Paint Merry Meredith (8711) measure a delta-E of 12.23 apart. Merry Meredith is 1.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Rangwali holds more color, chroma 27.6 against 15.9, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Rangwali depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 25.4 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Rangwali and Vista Paint Merry Meredith are delta-E 12.23 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Rangwali and Vista Paint Merry Meredith is delta-E 12.23.
Vista Paint Merry Meredith is lighter than Farrow & Ball Rangwali by 1.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Farrow & Ball Rangwali carries more color than Vista Paint Merry Meredith - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Rangwali | Merry Meredith | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 296 | 8711 |
| Hex | #B7788D | #AE8891 |
| Light reflectance | 25.4 | 27.0 |
| Undertone | pink | pink |
| Chroma | 27.6 | 15.9 |
| Hue angle | 357.5° | 2.7° |
| Color family | pink | pink |