ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 203 and Vista Paint 8026, ΔE 10.33 apart
Farrow & Ball Tallow (203) and Vista Paint Luminaria (8026) measure a delta-E of 10.33 apart. Tallow is 11.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Luminaria holds more color, chroma 18 against 12, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Tallow reads as a yellow undertone at hue angle 89.4 degrees, Luminaria as a orange at 59.2. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Luminaria depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 72.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Tallow and Vista Paint Luminaria are delta-E 10.33 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Tallow and Vista Paint Luminaria is delta-E 10.33.
Farrow & Ball Tallow is lighter than Vista Paint Luminaria by 11.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Luminaria carries more color than Farrow & Ball Tallow - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Tallow | Luminaria | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 203 | 8026 |
| Hex | #F6EBD5 | #FFDBC5 |
| Light reflectance | 83.8 | 72.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | orange |
| Chroma | 12.0 | 18.0 |
| Hue angle | 89.4° | 59.2° |
| Color family | tan | tan |