ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 2071-70 and PPG 1248-3, ΔE 1.95 apart
Benjamin Moore Misty Lilac (2071-70) and PPG Velvet Scarf (1248-3) measure a delta-E of 1.95 apart. Misty Lilac is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 7.2 and 6.9. The undertones part company: Misty Lilac reads as a violet undertone at hue angle 310.6 degrees, Velvet Scarf as a cool violet-gray at 302.4. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Velvet Scarf depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 75.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Misty Lilac and PPG Velvet Scarf are delta-E 1.95 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Misty Lilac and PPG Velvet Scarf is delta-E 1.95.
Benjamin Moore Misty Lilac is lighter than PPG Velvet Scarf by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Misty Lilac | Velvet Scarf | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | PPG |
| Code | 2071-70 | 1248-3 |
| Hex | #EAE3F0 | #E3DFEC |
| Light reflectance | 78.0 | 75.0 |
| Undertone | violet undertone | cool violet-gray |
| Chroma | 7.2 | 6.9 |
| Hue angle | 310.6° | 302.4° |
| Color family | purple | gray |