ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 18 and Vista Paint 0198, ΔE 6.74 apart
Farrow & Ball French Gray (18) and Vista Paint Young Colt (0198) measure a delta-E of 6.74 apart. French Gray is 6.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 10.9 and 9.9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Young Colt depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 36.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball French Gray and Vista Paint Young Colt are delta-E 6.74 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball French Gray and Vista Paint Young Colt is delta-E 6.74.
Farrow & Ball French Gray is lighter than Vista Paint Young Colt by 6.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| French Gray | Young Colt | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | Vista Paint |
| Code | 18 | 0198 |
| Hex | #B0AF9B | #AA9F8F |
| Light reflectance | 42.3 | 36.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 10.9 | 9.9 |
| Hue angle | 107.0° | 82.7° |
| Color family | yellow | tan |