ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 59 and Vista Paint 0979, ΔE 11.22 apart
Farrow & Ball New White (59) and Vista Paint Liveliness (0979) measure a delta-E of 11.22 apart. New White is 2.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Liveliness holds more color, chroma 22.5 against 12.3, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: New White reads as a yellow undertone at hue angle 93.4 degrees, Liveliness as a yellow at 77.4. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Liveliness depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 77.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball New White and Vista Paint Liveliness are delta-E 11.22 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball New White and Vista Paint Liveliness is delta-E 11.22.
Farrow & Ball New White is lighter than Vista Paint Liveliness by 2.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Liveliness carries more color than Farrow & Ball New White - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| New White | Liveliness | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 59 | 0979 |
| Hex | #EFE6CF | #FDDFBA |
| Light reflectance | 79.4 | 77.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow |
| Chroma | 12.3 | 22.5 |
| Hue angle | 93.4° | 77.4° |
| Color family | tan | tan |