ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 282 and Vista Paint 0272, ΔE 3.81 apart
Farrow & Ball Shadow White (282) and Vista Paint Mineral Water (0272) measure a delta-E of 3.81 apart. Shadow White is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Mineral Water holds more color, chroma 11.3 against 8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Mineral Water depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 66.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Shadow White and Vista Paint Mineral Water are delta-E 3.81 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Shadow White and Vista Paint Mineral Water is delta-E 3.81.
Farrow & Ball Shadow White is lighter than Vista Paint Mineral Water by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Mineral Water carries more color than Farrow & Ball Shadow White - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Shadow White | Mineral Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 282 | 0272 |
| Hex | #DCD7C8 | #DDD2BE |
| Light reflectance | 68.0 | 66.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 8.0 | 11.3 |
| Hue angle | 96.1° | 87.6° |
| Color family | tan | tan |