ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 89 and Vista Paint 7167, ΔE 14.34 apart
Farrow & Ball Lulworth Blue (89) and Vista Paint Hermosa (7167) measure a delta-E of 14.34 apart. Lulworth Blue is 8.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Hermosa holds more color, chroma 20.4 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, Hermosa as a blue at 289.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Hermosa depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 36.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Lulworth Blue and Vista Paint Hermosa are delta-E 14.34 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 Hermosa is delta-E 14.34.
Farrow & Ball Lulworth Blue is lighter than Vista Paint Hermosa by 8.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Hermosa carries more color than Farrow & Ball Lulworth Blue - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Lulworth Blue | Hermosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 89 | 7167 |
| Hex | #9EB6C8 | #9FA2C7 |
| Light reflectance | 44.9 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | blue undertone | blue |
| Chroma | 12.6 | 20.4 |
| Hue angle | 250.1° | 289.4° |
| Color family | teal | blue |