ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 288 and Vista Paint 7485, ΔE 11.44 apart
Farrow & Ball Vardo (288) and Vista Paint Mountain Mist (7485) measure a delta-E of 11.44 apart. Vardo is 9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Vardo holds more color, chroma 20.3 against 18.1, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Mountain Mist depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 9.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Vardo and Vista Paint Mountain Mist are delta-E 11.44 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Vardo and Vista Paint Mountain Mist is delta-E 11.44.
Farrow & Ball Vardo is lighter than Vista Paint Mountain Mist by 9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Vardo | Mountain Mist | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 288 | 7485 |
| Hex | #427F83 | #2D6265 |
| Light reflectance | 18.0 | 9.0 |
| Undertone | teal | teal |
| Chroma | 20.3 | 18.1 |
| Hue angle | 204.1° | 203.2° |
| Color family | teal | black |