ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 271 and Vista Paint 1303, ΔE 7.31 apart
Farrow & Ball Brassica (271) and Vista Paint Cut Heather (1303) measure a delta-E of 7.31 apart. Cut Heather is 8.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Cut Heather holds more color, chroma 8.8 against 6.5, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Brassica reads as a purple cast at hue angle 327.6 degrees, Cut Heather as a purple undertone at 324.9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Brassica depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 23.8 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Brassica and Vista Paint Cut Heather are delta-E 7.31 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Brassica and Vista Paint Cut Heather is delta-E 7.31.
Vista Paint Cut Heather is lighter than Farrow & Ball Brassica by 8.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Brassica | Cut Heather | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 271 | 1303 |
| Hex | #8D838C | #A194A1 |
| Light reflectance | 23.8 | 32.0 |
| Undertone | purple cast | purple undertone |
| Chroma | 6.5 | 8.8 |
| Hue angle | 327.6° | 324.9° |
| Color family | gray | pink |