ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 294 and Vista Paint AC141, ΔE 17.91 apart
Farrow & Ball Paean Black (294) and Vista Paint Passion's Plea (AC141) measure a delta-E of 17.91 apart. Passion's Plea is 3.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Passion's Plea holds more color, chroma 20.5 against 3.9, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Paean Black reads as a purple cast at hue angle 324.7 degrees, Passion's Plea as a violet at 312.0. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Paean Black depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 5.9 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Paean Black and Vista Paint Passion's Plea are delta-E 17.91 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Paean Black and Vista Paint Passion's Plea is delta-E 17.91.
Vista Paint Passion's Plea is lighter than Farrow & Ball Paean Black by 3.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Passion's Plea carries more color than Farrow & Ball Paean Black - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Paean Black | Passion's Plea | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 294 | AC141 |
| Hex | #484348 | #5E4D6C |
| Light reflectance | 5.9 | 9.0 |
| Undertone | purple cast | violet |
| Chroma | 3.9 | 20.5 |
| Hue angle | 324.7° | 312.0° |
| Color family | black | purple |