ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 248 and Vista Paint AC126, ΔE 9.54 apart
Farrow & Ball Incarnadine (248) and Vista Paint Merlot Magic (AC126) measure a delta-E of 9.54 apart. Merlot Magic is 3.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 40.1 and 39.5. The undertones part company: Incarnadine reads as a red at hue angle 24.5 degrees, Merlot Magic as a pink at 12.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Incarnadine depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 11.8 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Incarnadine and Vista Paint Merlot Magic are delta-E 9.54 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Incarnadine and Vista Paint Merlot Magic is delta-E 9.54.
Vista Paint Merlot Magic is lighter than Farrow & Ball Incarnadine by 3.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Incarnadine | Merlot Magic | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 248 | AC126 |
| Hex | #9C4547 | #A94F5F |
| Light reflectance | 11.8 | 15.0 |
| Undertone | red | pink |
| Chroma | 40.1 | 39.5 |
| Hue angle | 24.5° | 12.5° |
| Color family | red | red |