ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 17 and Vista Paint 0226, ΔE 0.9 apart
Farrow & Ball Light Gray (17) and Vista Paint Sedge (0226) measure a delta-E of 0.9 apart. Sedge is 1.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 11.2 and 11.6. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Light Gray depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 38.1 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Farrow & Ball Light Gray and Vista Paint Sedge are only delta-E 0.9 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Light Gray and Vista Paint Sedge is delta-E 0.9.
Vista Paint Sedge is lighter than Farrow & Ball Light Gray by 1.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Light Gray | Sedge | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 17 | 0226 |
| Hex | #AFA592 | #B1A793 |
| Light reflectance | 38.1 | 40.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 11.2 | 11.6 |
| Hue angle | 88.1° | 89.0° |
| Color family | tan | tan |