ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 217 and Vista Paint AC116, ΔE 15.05 apart
Farrow & Ball Rectory Red (217) and Vista Paint High Society (AC116) measure a delta-E of 15.05 apart. High Society is 3.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 42.7 and 42.4. The undertones part company: Rectory Red reads as a pink at hue angle 18.8 degrees, High Society as a red at 38.0. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Rectory Red depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 11.5 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Rectory Red and Vista Paint High Society are delta-E 15.05 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Rectory Red and Vista Paint High Society is delta-E 15.05.
Vista Paint High Society is lighter than Farrow & Ball Rectory Red by 3.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Rectory Red | High Society | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 217 | AC116 |
| Hex | #9F404B | #A85342 |
| Light reflectance | 11.5 | 15.0 |
| Undertone | pink | red |
| Chroma | 42.7 | 42.4 |
| Hue angle | 18.8° | 38.0° |
| Color family | red | red |