ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 2086-40 and Vista Paint 1123, ΔE 6.21 apart
Benjamin Moore Deep Carnation (2086-40) and Vista Paint Groovy (1123) measure a delta-E of 6.21 apart. Deep Carnation is 6.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Groovy holds more color, chroma 48.6 against 46, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Groovy depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 28.0 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Deep Carnation and Vista Paint Groovy are delta-E 6.21 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Deep Carnation and Vista Paint Groovy is delta-E 6.21.
Benjamin Moore Deep Carnation is lighter than Vista Paint Groovy by 6.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Deep Carnation | Groovy | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | 2086-40 | 1123 |
| Hex | #E97B9D | #DD6C96 |
| Light reflectance | 34.3 | 28.0 |
| Undertone | pink | pink |
| Chroma | 46.0 | 48.6 |
| Hue angle | 1.5° | 357.8° |
| Color family | pink | pink |