ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 268 and Vista Paint 7997, ΔE 10.27 apart
Farrow & Ball Charlotte's Locks (268) and Vista Paint Deep Spice (7997) measure a delta-E of 10.27 apart. Deep Spice is 2.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Charlotte's Locks holds more color, chroma 58.1 against 51.9, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Charlotte's Locks reads as a red at hue angle 42.8 degrees, Deep Spice as a orange at 50.6. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Charlotte's Locks depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 21.6 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Charlotte's Locks and Vista Paint Deep Spice are delta-E 10.27 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Charlotte's Locks and Vista Paint Deep Spice is delta-E 10.27.
Vista Paint Deep Spice is lighter than Farrow & Ball Charlotte's Locks by 2.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Farrow & Ball Charlotte's Locks carries more color than Vista Paint Deep Spice - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Charlotte's Locks | Deep Spice | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 268 | 7997 |
| Hex | #CF5E3E | #CD7044 |
| Light reflectance | 21.6 | 24.0 |
| Undertone | red | orange |
| Chroma | 58.1 | 51.9 |
| Hue angle | 42.8° | 50.6° |
| Color family | red | orange |