ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 2008 and Vista Paint 0004, ΔE 4.2 apart
Farrow & Ball Dimity (2008) and Vista Paint Child of Heaven (0004) measure a delta-E of 4.2 apart. Child of Heaven is 7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Dimity holds more color, chroma 8 against 5.4, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Dimity reads as a yellow undertone at hue angle 84.9 degrees, Child of Heaven as a yellow cast at 90.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Dimity depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 76.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Dimity and Vista Paint Child of Heaven are delta-E 4.2 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Dimity and Vista Paint Child of Heaven is delta-E 4.2.
Vista Paint Child of Heaven is lighter than Farrow & Ball Dimity by 7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Dimity | Child of Heaven | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 2008 | 0004 |
| Hex | #EAE1D3 | #F0EBE1 |
| Light reflectance | 76.0 | 83.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow cast |
| Chroma | 8.0 | 5.4 |
| Hue angle | 84.9° | 90.3° |
| Color family | tan | white |