ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 212 and Vista Paint 7997, ΔE 21.91 apart
Farrow & Ball Blazer (212) and Vista Paint Deep Spice (7997) measure a delta-E of 21.91 apart. Deep Spice is 8.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Deep Spice holds more color, chroma 51.9 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, Deep Spice as a orange at 50.6. 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 Deep Spice are delta-E 21.91 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 Deep Spice is delta-E 21.91.
Vista Paint Deep Spice is lighter than Farrow & Ball Blazer by 8.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Deep Spice carries more color than Farrow & Ball Blazer - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Blazer | Deep Spice | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 212 | 7997 |
| Hex | #B0504B | #CD7044 |
| Light reflectance | 15.5 | 24.0 |
| Undertone | red | orange |
| Chroma | 44.5 | 51.9 |
| Hue angle | 29.5° | 50.6° |
| Color family | red | orange |