ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 201 and Vista Paint 0272, ΔE 3.52 apart
Farrow & Ball Shaded White (201) and Vista Paint Mineral Water (0272) measure a delta-E of 3.52 apart. Mineral Water is 3.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Mineral Water holds more color, chroma 11.3 against 8.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Shaded White depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 62.6 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Shaded White and Vista Paint Mineral Water are delta-E 3.52 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Shaded White and Vista Paint Mineral Water is delta-E 3.52.
Vista Paint Mineral Water is lighter than Farrow & Ball Shaded White by 3.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Mineral Water carries more color than Farrow & Ball Shaded White - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Shaded White | Mineral Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 201 | 0272 |
| Hex | #D5CFC0 | #DDD2BE |
| Light reflectance | 62.6 | 66.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 8.2 | 11.3 |
| Hue angle | 93.5° | 87.6° |
| Color family | tan | tan |