ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 212 and Vista Paint 1123, ΔE 29.29 apart
Farrow & Ball Blazer (212) and Vista Paint Groovy (1123) measure a delta-E of 29.29 apart. Groovy is 12.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Groovy holds more color, chroma 48.6 against 44.5, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Blazer reads as a red at hue angle 29.5 degrees, Groovy as a pink at 357.8. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Blazer depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 15.5 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Blazer and Vista Paint Groovy are delta-E 29.29 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Blazer and Vista Paint Groovy is delta-E 29.29.
Vista Paint Groovy is lighter than Farrow & Ball Blazer by 12.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Groovy carries more color than Farrow & Ball Blazer - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Blazer | Groovy | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 212 | 1123 |
| Hex | #B0504B | #DD6C96 |
| Light reflectance | 15.5 | 28.0 |
| Undertone | red | pink |
| Chroma | 44.5 | 48.6 |
| Hue angle | 29.5° | 357.8° |
| Color family | red | pink |