ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 71 and Vista Paint 0979, ΔE 9.35 apart
Farrow & Ball Pale Hound (71) and Vista Paint Liveliness (0979) measure a delta-E of 9.35 apart. Liveliness is 5.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Liveliness holds more color, chroma 22.5 against 18.9, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Pale Hound depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 71.7 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Pale Hound and Vista Paint Liveliness are delta-E 9.35 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Pale Hound and Vista Paint Liveliness is delta-E 9.35.
Vista Paint Liveliness is lighter than Farrow & Ball Pale Hound by 5.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Liveliness carries more color than Farrow & Ball Pale Hound - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Pale Hound | Liveliness | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 71 | 0979 |
| Hex | #E4DDB9 | #FDDFBA |
| Light reflectance | 71.7 | 77.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 18.9 | 22.5 |
| Hue angle | 100.4° | 77.4° |
| Color family | yellow | tan |