ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 270 and Vista Paint 1182, ΔE 12.23 apart
Farrow & Ball Calluna (270) and Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring (1182) measure a delta-E of 12.23 apart. Lilacs in Spring is 9.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Lilacs in Spring holds more color, chroma 14 against 3.3, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Calluna reads as a cool violet-gray at hue angle 303.2 degrees, Lilacs in Spring as a purple at 328.6. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Calluna depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 57.7 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Calluna and Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring are delta-E 12.23 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Calluna and Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring is delta-E 12.23.
Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring is lighter than Farrow & Ball Calluna by 9.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Lilacs in Spring carries more color than Farrow & Ball Calluna - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Calluna | Lilacs in Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 270 | 1182 |
| Hex | #C9C7CD | #E7CFE4 |
| Light reflectance | 57.7 | 67.0 |
| Undertone | cool violet-gray | purple |
| Chroma | 3.3 | 14.0 |
| Hue angle | 303.2° | 328.6° |
| Color family | gray | pink |