ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 272 and Vista Paint 0541, ΔE 7.05 apart
Farrow & Ball Plummett (272) and Vista Paint Smoky Tone (0541) measure a delta-E of 7.05 apart. Smoky Tone is 9.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 1 and 0.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Plummett depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 26.8 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Plummett and Vista Paint Smoky Tone are delta-E 7.05 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Plummett and Vista Paint Smoky Tone is delta-E 7.05.
Vista Paint Smoky Tone is lighter than Farrow & Ball Plummett by 9.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Plummett | Smoky Tone | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 272 | 0541 |
| Hex | #8C8E8D | #A0A09F |
| Light reflectance | 26.8 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | true neutral | true neutral |
| Chroma | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| Hue angle | 163.9° | 110.0° |
| Color family | gray | gray |