ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 214 and Vista Paint 0717, ΔE 23.12 apart
Farrow & Ball Arsenic (214) and Vista Paint Tropical Tale (0717) measure a delta-E of 23.12 apart. Arsenic is 10.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Tropical Tale holds more color, chroma 43.2 against 22.1, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Tropical Tale depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 29.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Arsenic and Vista Paint Tropical Tale are delta-E 23.12 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Arsenic and Vista Paint Tropical Tale is delta-E 23.12.
Farrow & Ball Arsenic is lighter than Vista Paint Tropical Tale by 10.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Vista Paint Tropical Tale carries more color than Farrow & Ball Arsenic - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Arsenic | Tropical Tale | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 214 | 0717 |
| Hex | #83B49D | #40A374 |
| Light reflectance | 39.9 | 29.0 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 22.1 | 43.2 |
| Hue angle | 162.8° | 158.3° |
| Color family | teal | green |