Farrow & Ball 268 and Vista Paint AC112, ΔE 14.29 apart
Farrow & Ball Charlotte's Locks (268) and Vista Paint Glowing Ember (AC112) measure a delta-E of 14.29 apart. Glowing Ember is 8.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Glowing Ember holds more color, chroma 61.6 against 58.1, 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, Glowing Ember as a orange at 53.4. 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 Glowing Ember are delta-E 14.29 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 Glowing Ember is delta-E 14.29.
Vista Paint Glowing Ember is lighter than Farrow & Ball Charlotte's Locks by 8.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Glowing Ember carries more color than Farrow & Ball Charlotte's Locks - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Charlotte's Locks | Glowing Ember | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 268 | AC112 |
| Hex | #CF5E3E | #E3793E |
| Light reflectance | 21.6 | 30.0 |
| Undertone | red | orange |
| Chroma | 58.1 | 61.6 |
| Hue angle | 42.8° | 53.4° |
| Color family | red | orange |