ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 230 and Vista Paint 8034, ΔE 10.19 apart
Farrow & Ball Calamine (230) and Vista Paint Mussel Shell (8034) measure a delta-E of 10.19 apart. Mussel Shell is 4.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Mussel Shell holds more color, chroma 16.9 against 7.4, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Calamine reads as a red undertone at hue angle 44.9 degrees, Mussel Shell as a red at 47.7. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Calamine depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 65.5 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Calamine and Vista Paint Mussel Shell are delta-E 10.19 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Calamine and Vista Paint Mussel Shell is delta-E 10.19.
Vista Paint Mussel Shell is lighter than Farrow & Ball Calamine by 4.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Mussel Shell carries more color than Farrow & Ball Calamine - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Calamine | Mussel Shell | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 230 | 8034 |
| Hex | #E2D0CA | #FDD6C7 |
| Light reflectance | 65.5 | 70.0 |
| Undertone | red undertone | red |
| Chroma | 7.4 | 16.9 |
| Hue angle | 44.9° | 47.7° |
| Color family | red | orange |