Comparison

Plink vs Grape Illusion

Valspar 4001-10A and Vista Paint 1241, ΔE 8.29 apart

Valspar Plink 4001-10A on a wall, hex #CAA6CF
Plink Valspar 4001-10A
Vista Paint Grape Illusion 1241 on a wall, hex #B6A8D5
Grape Illusion Vista Paint 1241
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 8.29Not even close. Pick the one you actually want.

Valspar Plink (4001-10A) and Vista Paint Grape Illusion (1241) measure a delta-E of 8.29 apart. They sit within 1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 25.8 and 25.2. The undertones part company: Plink reads as a purple at hue angle 322.0 degrees, Grape Illusion as a violet at 303.5. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Grape Illusion depth in Valspar's line, start from its LRV of 43.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Valspar Plink and Vista Paint Grape Illusion?

Valspar Plink and Vista Paint Grape Illusion are delta-E 8.29 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Valspar Plink and Vista Paint Grape Illusion?

The measured color distance between Valspar Plink and Vista Paint Grape Illusion is delta-E 8.29.

Which is lighter, Valspar Plink or Vista Paint Grape Illusion?

Valspar Plink is lighter than Vista Paint Grape Illusion by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 8.29 Plink and Grape Illusion
LIGHTESTPlink LRV 44.0
DARKESTGrape Illusion LRV 43.0
SPREAD1LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Plink Grape Illusion
Brand Valspar Vista Paint
Code 4001-10A 1241
Hex #CAA6CF #B6A8D5
Light reflectance 44.0 43.0
Undertone purple violet
Chroma 25.8 25.2
Hue angle 322.0° 303.5°
Color family pink blue

Each on its own

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