ComparisonComparisonValspar 1001-4A and Vista Paint 1282, ΔE 7.77 apart
Valspar Fancy Pansy (1001-4A) and Vista Paint Butterfly Bush (1282) measure a delta-E of 7.77 apart. Fancy Pansy is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Fancy Pansy holds more color, chroma 18 against 12.2, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Fancy Pansy reads as a violet at hue angle 310.3 degrees, Butterfly Bush as a violet undertone at 294.8. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Butterfly Bush depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 39.0 rather than matching by name.
Valspar Fancy Pansy and Vista Paint Butterfly Bush are delta-E 7.77 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Valspar Fancy Pansy and Vista Paint Butterfly Bush is delta-E 7.77.
Valspar Fancy Pansy is lighter than Vista Paint Butterfly Bush by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Valspar Fancy Pansy carries more color than Vista Paint Butterfly Bush - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Fancy Pansy | Butterfly Bush | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Valspar | Vista Paint |
| Code | 1001-4A | 1282 |
| Hex | #B9A9C8 | #A6A4BA |
| Light reflectance | 42.0 | 39.0 |
| Undertone | violet | violet undertone |
| Chroma | 18.0 | 12.2 |
| Hue angle | 310.3° | 294.8° |
| Color family | purple | blue |