ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 82 and Vista Paint 8343, ΔE 8.47 apart
Farrow & Ball Dix Blue (82) and Vista Paint Forest Falls (8343) measure a delta-E of 8.47 apart. Dix Blue is 11.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 9.3 and 8.1. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Forest Falls depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 29.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Dix Blue and Vista Paint Forest Falls are delta-E 8.47 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Dix Blue and Vista Paint Forest Falls is delta-E 8.47.
Farrow & Ball Dix Blue is lighter than Vista Paint Forest Falls by 11.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Dix Blue | Forest Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 82 | 8343 |
| Hex | #96AFAC | #839895 |
| Light reflectance | 40.1 | 29.0 |
| Undertone | teal undertone | teal undertone |
| Chroma | 9.3 | 8.1 |
| Hue angle | 188.4° | 186.6° |
| Color family | teal | teal |