Comparison

Misty Lilac vs Purple Mist

Benjamin Moore 2071-70 and Valspar 4002-9A, ΔE 3.14 apart

Benjamin Moore Misty Lilac 2071-70 on a wall, hex #EAE3F0
Misty Lilac Benjamin Moore 2071-70
Valspar Purple Mist 4002-9A on a wall, hex #E3DAE8
Purple Mist Valspar 4002-9A
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 3.14Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

Benjamin Moore Misty Lilac (2071-70) and Valspar Purple Mist (4002-9A) measure a delta-E of 3.14 apart. Misty Lilac is 6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 7.2 and 8. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Purple Mist depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 72.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Benjamin Moore Misty Lilac and Valspar Purple Mist?

Benjamin Moore Misty Lilac and Valspar Purple Mist are delta-E 3.14 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Benjamin Moore Misty Lilac and Valspar Purple Mist?

The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Misty Lilac and Valspar Purple Mist is delta-E 3.14.

Which is lighter, Benjamin Moore Misty Lilac or Valspar Purple Mist?

Benjamin Moore Misty Lilac is lighter than Valspar Purple Mist by 6 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 3.14 Misty Lilac and Purple Mist
LIGHTESTMisty Lilac LRV 78.0
DARKESTPurple Mist LRV 72.0
SPREAD6LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Misty Lilac Purple Mist
Brand Benjamin Moore Valspar
Code 2071-70 4002-9A
Hex #EAE3F0 #E3DAE8
Light reflectance 78.0 72.0
Undertone violet undertone violet undertone
Chroma 7.2 8.0
Hue angle 310.6° 314.1°
Color family purple purple

Each on its own

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