ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 271 and Vista Paint 7167, ΔE 19.67 apart
Farrow & Ball Brassica (271) and Vista Paint Hermosa (7167) measure a delta-E of 19.67 apart. Hermosa is 12.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Hermosa holds more color, chroma 20.4 against 6.5, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Brassica reads as a purple cast at hue angle 327.6 degrees, Hermosa as a blue at 289.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Brassica depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 23.8 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Brassica and Vista Paint Hermosa are delta-E 19.67 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Brassica and Vista Paint Hermosa is delta-E 19.67.
Vista Paint Hermosa is lighter than Farrow & Ball Brassica by 12.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Hermosa carries more color than Farrow & Ball Brassica - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Brassica | Hermosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 271 | 7167 |
| Hex | #8D838C | #9FA2C7 |
| Light reflectance | 23.8 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | purple cast | blue |
| Chroma | 6.5 | 20.4 |
| Hue angle | 327.6° | 289.4° |
| Color family | gray | blue |