Benjamin Moore 2116-50 and Vista Paint 1302, ΔE 3.01 apart
Benjamin Moore African Violet (2116-50) and Vista Paint Heather Hill (1302) measure a delta-E of 3.01 apart. African Violet is 4.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 6.6 and 7.5. The undertones part company: African Violet reads as a cool violet-gray at hue angle 316.8 degrees, Heather Hill as a purple undertone at 327.1. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Heather Hill depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 46.0 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore African Violet and Vista Paint Heather Hill are delta-E 3.01 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore African Violet and Vista Paint Heather Hill is delta-E 3.01.
Benjamin Moore African Violet is lighter than Vista Paint Heather Hill by 4.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| African Violet | Heather Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Vista Paint |
| Code | 2116-50 | 1302 |
| Hex | #C1B9C4 | #BDB1BC |
| Light reflectance | 50.7 | 46.0 |
| Undertone | cool violet-gray | purple undertone |
| Chroma | 6.6 | 7.5 |
| Hue angle | 316.8° | 327.1° |
| Color family | gray | pink |