ComparisonComparisonValspar 1001-3A and Vista Paint 1236, ΔE 4.84 apart
Valspar Velvet Beret (1001-3A) and Vista Paint Sunset Serenade (1236) measure a delta-E of 4.84 apart. Sunset Serenade is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Velvet Beret holds more color, chroma 24.6 against 21, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Velvet Beret depth in Vista Paint's line, start from its LRV of 7.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Velvet Beret and Vista Paint Sunset Serenade are delta-E 4.84 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Velvet Beret and Vista Paint Sunset Serenade is delta-E 4.84.
Vista Paint Sunset Serenade is lighter than Valspar Velvet Beret by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Velvet Beret carries more color than Vista Paint Sunset Serenade - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Velvet Beret | Sunset Serenade | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1001-3A | 1236 |
| Hex | #5A466B | #624D6C |
| Light reflectance | 7.0 | 9.0 |
| Undertone | violet | violet |
| Chroma | 24.6 | 21.0 |
| Hue angle | 312.0° | 316.2° |
| Color family | purple | purple |