ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 297 and Vista Paint 8141, ΔE 15.45 apart
Farrow & Ball Preference Red (297) and Vista Paint Fine Burgundy (8141) measure a delta-E of 15.45 apart. Fine Burgundy is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Fine Burgundy holds more color, chroma 27.5 against 19.9, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Preference Red depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 8.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Preference Red and Vista Paint Fine Burgundy are delta-E 15.45 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Preference Red and Vista Paint Fine Burgundy is delta-E 15.45.
Vista Paint Fine Burgundy is lighter than Farrow & Ball Preference Red by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Fine Burgundy carries more color than Farrow & Ball Preference Red - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Preference Red | Fine Burgundy | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 297 | 8141 |
| Hex | #6F4449 | #87516D |
| Light reflectance | 8.0 | 11.0 |
| Undertone | pink | pink |
| Chroma | 19.9 | 27.5 |
| Hue angle | 14.0° | 346.4° |
| Color family | black | pink |