ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 242 and Valspar 5006-1B, ΔE 2.33 apart
Farrow & Ball Pavilion Gray (242) and Valspar Notre Dame (5006-1B) measure a delta-E of 2.33 apart. Notre Dame is 2.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 3.3 and 4.3. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Pavilion Gray depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 53.3 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Farrow & Ball Pavilion Gray and Valspar Notre Dame are delta-E 2.33 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Pavilion Gray and Valspar Notre Dame is delta-E 2.33.
Valspar Notre Dame is lighter than Farrow & Ball Pavilion Gray by 2.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Pavilion Gray | Notre Dame | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Valspar |
| Code | 242 | 5006-1B |
| Hex | #C3C1BB | #C8C7BF |
| Light reflectance | 53.3 | 56.0 |
| Undertone | yellow cast | yellow cast |
| Chroma | 3.3 | 4.3 |
| Hue angle | 96.7° | 104.8° |
| Color family | gray | gray |