ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 299 and Vista Paint 7509, ΔE 26.92 apart
Farrow & Ball De Nimes (299) and Vista Paint Emerald Accent (7509) measure a delta-E of 26.92 apart. De Nimes is 8.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Emerald Accent holds more color, chroma 29.8 against 5.5, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: De Nimes reads as a teal cast at hue angle 211.2 degrees, Emerald Accent as a green at 179.7. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Emerald Accent depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 13.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball De Nimes and Vista Paint Emerald Accent are delta-E 26.92 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball De Nimes and Vista Paint Emerald Accent is delta-E 26.92.
Farrow & Ball De Nimes is lighter than Vista Paint Emerald Accent by 8.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Emerald Accent carries more color than Farrow & Ball De Nimes - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| De Nimes | Emerald Accent | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 299 | 7509 |
| Hex | #748284 | #167567 |
| Light reflectance | 21.3 | 13.0 |
| Undertone | teal cast | green |
| Chroma | 5.5 | 29.8 |
| Hue angle | 211.2° | 179.7° |
| Color family | gray | teal |