ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 299 and Vista Paint 8270, ΔE 13.12 apart
Farrow & Ball De Nimes (299) and Vista Paint Blazing Sky (8270) measure a delta-E of 13.12 apart. De Nimes is 9.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Blazing Sky holds more color, chroma 9.9 against 5.5, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: De Nimes reads as a teal cast at hue angle 211.2 degrees, Blazing Sky as a blue undertone at 241.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Blazing Sky depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 12.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball De Nimes and Vista Paint Blazing Sky are delta-E 13.12 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball De Nimes and Vista Paint Blazing Sky is delta-E 13.12.
Farrow & Ball De Nimes is lighter than Vista Paint Blazing Sky by 9.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Blazing Sky carries more color than Farrow & Ball De Nimes - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| De Nimes | Blazing Sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 299 | 8270 |
| Hex | #748284 | #516570 |
| Light reflectance | 21.3 | 12.0 |
| Undertone | teal cast | blue undertone |
| Chroma | 5.5 | 9.9 |
| Hue angle | 211.2° | 241.5° |
| Color family | gray | black |