ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 36 and Vista Paint AC127, ΔE 9.11 apart
Farrow & Ball Mahogany (36) and Vista Paint Red Raisin (AC127) measure a delta-E of 9.11 apart. Red Raisin is 2.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Red Raisin holds more color, chroma 12.2 against 4.5, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Mahogany reads as a red cast at hue angle 28.0 degrees, Red Raisin as a red undertone at 24.1. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Mahogany depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 6.9 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Mahogany and Vista Paint Red Raisin are delta-E 9.11 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Mahogany and Vista Paint Red Raisin is delta-E 9.11.
Vista Paint Red Raisin is lighter than Farrow & Ball Mahogany by 2.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Red Raisin carries more color than Farrow & Ball Mahogany - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Mahogany | Red Raisin | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 36 | AC127 |
| Hex | #524847 | #6A4F4E |
| Light reflectance | 6.9 | 9.0 |
| Undertone | red cast | red undertone |
| Chroma | 4.5 | 12.2 |
| Hue angle | 28.0° | 24.1° |
| Color family | black | black |