ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 89 and Vista Paint 1241, ΔE 20.4 apart
Farrow & Ball Lulworth Blue (89) and Vista Paint Grape Illusion (1241) measure a delta-E of 20.4 apart. Lulworth Blue is 1.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Grape Illusion holds more color, chroma 25.2 against 12.6, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Lulworth Blue reads as a blue undertone at hue angle 250.1 degrees, Grape Illusion as a violet at 303.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Grape Illusion depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 43.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Lulworth Blue and Vista Paint Grape Illusion are delta-E 20.4 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Lulworth Blue and Vista Paint Grape Illusion is delta-E 20.4.
Farrow & Ball Lulworth Blue is lighter than Vista Paint Grape Illusion by 1.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Grape Illusion carries more color than Farrow & Ball Lulworth Blue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Lulworth Blue | Grape Illusion | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 89 | 1241 |
| Hex | #9EB6C8 | #B6A8D5 |
| Light reflectance | 44.9 | 43.0 |
| Undertone | blue undertone | violet |
| Chroma | 12.6 | 25.2 |
| Hue angle | 250.1° | 303.5° |
| Color family | teal | blue |