ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 217 and Vista Paint 1159, ΔE 15.95 apart
Farrow & Ball Rectory Red (217) and Vista Paint Bridesmaid (1159) measure a delta-E of 15.95 apart. They sit within 0.5 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Bridesmaid holds more color, chroma 45.9 against 42.7, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Rectory Red depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 11.5 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Rectory Red and Vista Paint Bridesmaid are delta-E 15.95 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Rectory Red and Vista Paint Bridesmaid is delta-E 15.95.
Vista Paint Bridesmaid carries more color than Farrow & Ball Rectory Red - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Rectory Red | Bridesmaid | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 217 | 1159 |
| Hex | #9F404B | #A33D65 |
| Light reflectance | 11.5 | 12.0 |
| Undertone | pink | pink |
| Chroma | 42.7 | 45.9 |
| Hue angle | 18.8° | 358.5° |
| Color family | red | pink |