ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 2008 and Vista Paint 8034, ΔE 11.66 apart
Farrow & Ball Dimity (2008) and Vista Paint Mussel Shell (8034) measure a delta-E of 11.66 apart. Dimity is 6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Mussel Shell holds more color, chroma 16.9 against 8, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Dimity reads as a yellow undertone at hue angle 84.9 degrees, Mussel Shell as a red at 47.7. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Mussel Shell depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 70.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Dimity and Vista Paint Mussel Shell are delta-E 11.66 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Dimity and Vista Paint Mussel Shell is delta-E 11.66.
Farrow & Ball Dimity is lighter than Vista Paint Mussel Shell by 6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Mussel Shell carries more color than Farrow & Ball Dimity - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Dimity | Mussel Shell | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 2008 | 8034 |
| Hex | #EAE1D3 | #FDD6C7 |
| Light reflectance | 76.0 | 70.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | red |
| Chroma | 8.0 | 16.9 |
| Hue angle | 84.9° | 47.7° |
| Color family | tan | orange |