ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 271 and Vista Paint 0597, ΔE 23.24 apart
Farrow & Ball Brassica (271) and Vista Paint Himalaya Sky (0597) measure a delta-E of 23.24 apart. Himalaya Sky is 7.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Himalaya Sky holds more color, chroma 25.4 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, Himalaya Sky as a blue at 272.0. 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 Himalaya Sky are delta-E 23.24 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 Himalaya Sky is delta-E 23.24.
Vista Paint Himalaya Sky is lighter than Farrow & Ball Brassica by 7.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Himalaya Sky carries more color than Farrow & Ball Brassica - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Brassica | Himalaya Sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 271 | 0597 |
| Hex | #8D838C | #7C98C3 |
| Light reflectance | 23.8 | 31.0 |
| Undertone | purple cast | blue |
| Chroma | 6.5 | 25.4 |
| Hue angle | 327.6° | 272.0° |
| Color family | gray | blue |