ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 297 and Vista Paint 8709, ΔE 7.34 apart
Farrow & Ball Preference Red (297) and Vista Paint Wine Country (8709) measure a delta-E of 7.34 apart. Wine Country is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 19.9 and 18. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Preference Red depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 8.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Preference Red and Vista Paint Wine Country are delta-E 7.34 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Preference Red and Vista Paint Wine Country is delta-E 7.34.
Vista Paint Wine Country is lighter than Farrow & Ball Preference Red by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Preference Red | Wine Country | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 297 | 8709 |
| Hex | #6F4449 | #7D555D |
| Light reflectance | 8.0 | 10.0 |
| Undertone | pink | pink |
| Chroma | 19.9 | 18.0 |
| Hue angle | 14.0° | 6.7° |
| Color family | black | black |