ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 212 and Vista Paint 1039, ΔE 15.62 apart
Farrow & Ball Blazer (212) and Vista Paint Pretty Parasol (1039) measure a delta-E of 15.62 apart. Pretty Parasol is 3.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Blazer holds more color, chroma 44.5 against 37.8, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Blazer depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 15.5 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Blazer and Vista Paint Pretty Parasol are delta-E 15.62 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Blazer and Vista Paint Pretty Parasol is delta-E 15.62.
Vista Paint Pretty Parasol is lighter than Farrow & Ball Blazer by 3.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Farrow & Ball Blazer carries more color than Vista Paint Pretty Parasol - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Blazer | Pretty Parasol | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 212 | 1039 |
| Hex | #B0504B | #AD674A |
| Light reflectance | 15.5 | 19.0 |
| Undertone | red | red |
| Chroma | 44.5 | 37.8 |
| Hue angle | 29.5° | 48.3° |
| Color family | red | orange |