ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 27 and Vista Paint 8250, ΔE 5.09 apart
Farrow & Ball Parma Gray (27) and Vista Paint October Sky (8250) measure a delta-E of 5.09 apart. They sit within 0.1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Parma Gray holds more color, chroma 6.5 against 1.5, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the October Sky depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 50.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Parma Gray and Vista Paint October Sky are delta-E 5.09 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Parma Gray and Vista Paint October Sky is delta-E 5.09.
Farrow & Ball Parma Gray carries more color than Vista Paint October Sky - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Parma Gray | October Sky | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 27 | 8250 |
| Hex | #B0BEC6 | #BCBFC1 |
| Light reflectance | 50.1 | 50.0 |
| Undertone | cool blue-gray | cool blue-gray |
| Chroma | 6.5 | 1.5 |
| Hue angle | 240.6° | 244.4° |
| Color family | gray | gray |