ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 217 and Vista Paint 1108, ΔE 26.06 apart
Farrow & Ball Rectory Red (217) and Vista Paint Pink Explosion (1108) measure a delta-E of 26.06 apart. Pink Explosion is 21.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Pink Explosion holds more color, chroma 50.9 against 42.7, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Rectory Red depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 11.5 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Rectory Red and Vista Paint Pink Explosion are delta-E 26.06 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Rectory Red and Vista Paint Pink Explosion is delta-E 26.06.
Vista Paint Pink Explosion is lighter than Farrow & Ball Rectory Red by 21.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Pink Explosion carries more color than Farrow & Ball Rectory Red - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Rectory Red | Pink Explosion | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 217 | 1108 |
| Hex | #9F404B | #F1758D |
| Light reflectance | 11.5 | 33.0 |
| Undertone | pink | pink |
| Chroma | 42.7 | 50.9 |
| Hue angle | 18.8° | 11.1° |
| Color family | red | red |