ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 268 and Vista Paint 7917, ΔE 40.54 apart
Farrow & Ball Charlotte's Locks (268) and Vista Paint Golden Autumn (7917) measure a delta-E of 40.54 apart. Golden Autumn is 21.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Golden Autumn holds more color, chroma 70.2 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, Golden Autumn as a yellow at 73.2. 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 Golden Autumn are delta-E 40.54 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 Golden Autumn is delta-E 40.54.
Vista Paint Golden Autumn is lighter than Farrow & Ball Charlotte's Locks by 21.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Golden Autumn carries more color than Farrow & Ball Charlotte's Locks - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Charlotte's Locks | Golden Autumn | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 268 | 7917 |
| Hex | #CF5E3E | #F2A32F |
| Light reflectance | 21.6 | 43.0 |
| Undertone | red | yellow |
| Chroma | 58.1 | 70.2 |
| Hue angle | 42.8° | 73.2° |
| Color family | red | orange |