ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 212 and Vista Paint 1145, ΔE 10.56 apart
Farrow & Ball Blazer (212) and Vista Paint Romeo O Romeo (1145) measure a delta-E of 10.56 apart. Blazer is 3.5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Romeo O Romeo holds more color, chroma 47.7 against 44.5, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Blazer reads as a red at hue angle 29.5 degrees, Romeo O Romeo as a pink at 19.0. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Romeo O Romeo depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 12.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Blazer and Vista Paint Romeo O Romeo are delta-E 10.56 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 Romeo O Romeo is delta-E 10.56.
Farrow & Ball Blazer is lighter than Vista Paint Romeo O Romeo by 3.5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Romeo O Romeo carries more color than Farrow & Ball Blazer - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Blazer | Romeo O Romeo | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 212 | 1145 |
| Hex | #B0504B | #A63B49 |
| Light reflectance | 15.5 | 12.0 |
| Undertone | red | pink |
| Chroma | 44.5 | 47.7 |
| Hue angle | 29.5° | 19.0° |
| Color family | red | red |