ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 212 and Vista Paint 1032, ΔE 35.37 apart
Farrow & Ball Blazer (212) and Vista Paint Boredom Buster (1032) measure a delta-E of 35.37 apart. Boredom Buster is 26.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Boredom Buster holds more color, chroma 59.5 against 44.5, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Blazer reads as a red at hue angle 29.5 degrees, Boredom Buster as a orange at 52.7. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Blazer depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 15.5 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Blazer and Vista Paint Boredom Buster are delta-E 35.37 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Blazer and Vista Paint Boredom Buster is delta-E 35.37.
Vista Paint Boredom Buster is lighter than Farrow & Ball Blazer by 26.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Boredom Buster carries more color than Farrow & Ball Blazer - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Blazer | Boredom Buster | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 212 | 1032 |
| Hex | #B0504B | #FD9158 |
| Light reflectance | 15.5 | 42.0 |
| Undertone | red | orange |
| Chroma | 44.5 | 59.5 |
| Hue angle | 29.5° | 52.7° |
| Color family | red | orange |