ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 288 and Vista Paint 7549, ΔE 17.78 apart
Farrow & Ball Vardo (288) and Vista Paint Shamrock Green (7549) measure a delta-E of 17.78 apart. Vardo is 4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Shamrock Green holds more color, chroma 29.3 against 20.3, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Vardo reads as a teal at hue angle 204.1 degrees, Shamrock Green as a green at 168.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Shamrock Green depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 14.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Vardo and Vista Paint Shamrock Green are delta-E 17.78 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 Shamrock Green is delta-E 17.78.
Farrow & Ball Vardo is lighter than Vista Paint Shamrock Green by 4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Shamrock Green carries more color than Farrow & Ball Vardo - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Vardo | Shamrock Green | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 288 | 7549 |
| Hex | #427F83 | #307962 |
| Light reflectance | 18.0 | 14.0 |
| Undertone | teal | green |
| Chroma | 20.3 | 29.3 |
| Hue angle | 204.1° | 168.4° |
| Color family | teal | teal |