ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 271 and Vista Paint 8711, ΔE 12.16 apart
Farrow & Ball Brassica (271) and Vista Paint Merry Meredith (8711) measure a delta-E of 12.16 apart. Merry Meredith is 3.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Merry Meredith holds more color, chroma 15.9 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, Merry Meredith as a pink at 2.7. 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 Merry Meredith are delta-E 12.16 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 Merry Meredith is delta-E 12.16.
Vista Paint Merry Meredith is lighter than Farrow & Ball Brassica by 3.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Merry Meredith carries more color than Farrow & Ball Brassica - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Brassica | Merry Meredith | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 271 | 8711 |
| Hex | #8D838C | #AE8891 |
| Light reflectance | 23.8 | 27.0 |
| Undertone | purple cast | pink |
| Chroma | 6.5 | 15.9 |
| Hue angle | 327.6° | 2.7° |
| Color family | gray | pink |