ComparisonComparisonBehr 640A-3 and Vista Paint 1246, ΔE 3.48 apart
Behr Potentially Purple (640A-3) and Vista Paint Purple Purity (1246) measure a delta-E of 3.48 apart. Potentially Purple is 5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 12 and 13.4. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Purple Purity depth in Behr's line, start from its LRV of 59.0 rather than matching by name.
Behr Potentially Purple and Vista Paint Purple Purity are delta-E 3.48 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr Potentially Purple and Vista Paint Purple Purity is delta-E 3.48.
Behr Potentially Purple is lighter than Vista Paint Purple Purity by 5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Potentially Purple | Purple Purity | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Vista Paint |
| Code | 640A-3 | 1246 |
| Hex | #D5CDE3 | #CAC6DF |
| Light reflectance | 64.0 | 59.0 |
| Undertone | violet undertone | violet undertone |
| Chroma | 12.0 | 13.4 |
| Hue angle | 304.7° | 297.3° |
| Color family | blue | blue |