ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 214 and Vista Paint 0709, ΔE 4.65 apart
Farrow & Ball Arsenic (214) and Vista Paint Calmness (0709) measure a delta-E of 4.65 apart. Arsenic is 3.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 22.1 and 23.8. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Calmness depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 36.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Arsenic and Vista Paint Calmness are delta-E 4.65 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Arsenic and Vista Paint Calmness is delta-E 4.65.
Farrow & Ball Arsenic is lighter than Vista Paint Calmness by 3.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Arsenic | Calmness | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 214 | 0709 |
| Hex | #83B49D | #72AC98 |
| Light reflectance | 39.9 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 22.1 | 23.8 |
| Hue angle | 162.8° | 169.6° |
| Color family | teal | teal |