ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 64 and Vista Paint 0997, ΔE 19.04 apart
Farrow & Ball Red Earth (64) and Vista Paint Gates of Gold (0997) measure a delta-E of 19.04 apart. Gates of Gold is 9.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Gates of Gold holds more color, chroma 39.3 against 32.1, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Red Earth reads as a red at hue angle 40.5 degrees, Gates of Gold as a orange at 66.1. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Red Earth depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 26.3 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Red Earth and Vista Paint Gates of Gold are delta-E 19.04 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Red Earth and Vista Paint Gates of Gold is delta-E 19.04.
Vista Paint Gates of Gold is lighter than Farrow & Ball Red Earth by 9.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Gates of Gold carries more color than Farrow & Ball Red Earth - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Red Earth | Gates of Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 64 | 0997 |
| Hex | #BF7B69 | #CF9561 |
| Light reflectance | 26.3 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | red | orange |
| Chroma | 32.1 | 39.3 |
| Hue angle | 40.5° | 66.1° |
| Color family | red | orange |